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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,830.67, 14,740.53 and 3,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,830.67, 14,740.53 and 3,255.09 is: 4,880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,830.67 : 14,740.53 = 3,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,830.67/14,740.53 = 3,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,830.67x = 14,740.53 × 3,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,830.67x = 47,981,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981,751.80/9,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.82

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