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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.30, 14,740.67 and 3,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.30, 14,740.67 and 3,256.10 is: 4,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.30 : 14,740.67 = 3,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.30/14,740.67 = 3,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.30x = 14,740.67 × 3,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.30x = 47,997,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,095.59/9,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.05

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