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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.05, 14,734.89 and 3,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.05, 14,734.89 and 3,251.47 is: 4,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.05 : 14,734.89 = 3,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.05/14,734.89 = 3,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.05x = 14,734.89 × 3,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.05x = 47,910,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,910,052.79/9,827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.32

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