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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.29, 14,742.66 and 3,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.29, 14,742.66 and 3,254.99 is: 4,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.29 : 14,742.66 = 3,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.29/14,742.66 = 3,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.29x = 14,742.66 × 3,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.29x = 47,987,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,131.06/9,828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.55

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