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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.74, 14,740.83 and 3,251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.74, 14,740.83 and 3,251.91 is: 4,878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.74 : 14,740.83 = 3,251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.74/14,740.83 = 3,251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.74x = 14,740.83 × 3,251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.74x = 47,935,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935,852.49/9,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.60

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