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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.95, 14,743.38 and 3,255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.95, 14,743.38 and 3,255.63 is: 4,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.95 : 14,743.38 = 3,255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.95/14,743.38 = 3,255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.95x = 14,743.38 × 3,255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.95x = 47,998,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,947.15/9,828.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.43

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