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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.05, 14,731.90 and 3,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.05, 14,731.90 and 3,249.47 is: 4,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.05 : 14,731.90 = 3,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.05/14,731.90 = 3,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.05x = 14,731.90 × 3,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.05x = 47,870,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870,867.09/9,825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.33

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