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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.62, 14,735.29 and 3,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.62, 14,735.29 and 3,250.58 is: 4,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.62 : 14,735.29 = 3,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.62/14,735.29 = 3,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.62x = 14,735.29 × 3,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.62x = 47,898,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,898,238.97/9,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.83

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