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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.97, 14,726.73 and 3,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.97, 14,726.73 and 3,246.57 is: 4,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.97 : 14,726.73 = 3,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.97/14,726.73 = 3,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.97x = 14,726.73 × 3,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.97x = 47,811,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811,359.82/9,823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.81

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