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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.56, 14,749.85 and 3,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.56, 14,749.85 and 3,259.58 is: 4,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.56 : 14,749.85 = 3,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.56/14,749.85 = 3,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.56x = 14,749.85 × 3,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.56x = 48,078,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,078,250.46/9,831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.20

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