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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.15, 14,731.69 and 4,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.15, 14,731.69 and 4,887.15 is: 7,325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.15 : 14,731.69 = 4,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.15/14,731.69 = 4,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.15x = 14,731.69 × 4,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.15x = 71,995,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995,978.78/9,828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.49

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