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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.42, 14,739.96 and 3,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.42, 14,739.96 and 3,252.42 is: 4,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.42 : 14,739.96 = 3,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.42/14,739.96 = 3,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.42x = 14,739.96 × 3,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.42x = 47,940,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940,540.70/9,826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.74

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