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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.92, 14,726.28 and 3,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.92, 14,726.28 and 3,245.73 is: 4,865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.92 : 14,726.28 = 3,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.92/14,726.28 = 3,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.92x = 14,726.28 × 3,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.92x = 47,797,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797,528.78/9,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.42

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