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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.48, 14,728.98 and 3,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.48, 14,728.98 and 3,248.07 is: 4,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.48 : 14,728.98 = 3,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.48/14,728.98 = 3,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.48x = 14,728.98 × 3,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.48x = 47,840,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,840,758.07/9,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.05

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