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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.79, 14,729.41 and 4,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.79, 14,729.41 and 4,891.74 is: 7,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.79 : 14,729.41 = 4,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.79/14,729.41 = 4,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.79x = 14,729.41 × 4,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.79x = 72,052,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,052,444.07/9,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.74

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