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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.48, 14,747.42 and 3,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.48, 14,747.42 and 3,169.24 is: 4,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.48 : 14,747.42 = 3,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.48/14,747.42 = 3,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.48x = 14,747.42 × 3,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.48x = 46,738,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,113.36/9,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.92

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