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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.31, 14,740.98 and 3,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.31, 14,740.98 and 3,254.53 is: 4,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.31 : 14,740.98 = 3,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.31/14,740.98 = 3,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.31x = 14,740.98 × 3,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.31x = 47,974,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974,961.64/9,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.30

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