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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.79, 14,744.53 and 3,256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.79, 14,744.53 and 3,256.57 is: 4,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.79 : 14,744.53 = 3,256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.79/14,744.53 = 3,256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.79x = 14,744.53 × 3,256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.79x = 48,016,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,594.06/9,831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.81

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