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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.76, 14,734.96 and 3,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.76, 14,734.96 and 3,249.76 is: 4,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.76 : 14,734.96 = 3,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.76/14,734.96 = 3,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.76x = 14,734.96 × 3,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.76x = 47,885,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,083.61/9,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.42

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