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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.26, 14,742.24 and 3,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.26, 14,742.24 and 3,254.11 is: 4,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.26 : 14,742.24 = 3,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.26/14,742.24 = 3,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.26x = 14,742.24 × 3,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.26x = 47,972,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972,870.61/9,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.61

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