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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.61, 14,735.96 and 3,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.61, 14,735.96 and 3,163.04 is: 4,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.61 : 14,735.96 = 3,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.61/14,735.96 = 3,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.61x = 14,735.96 × 3,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.61x = 46,610,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610,475.67/9,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.33

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