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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.95, 14,748.29 and 3,258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.95, 14,748.29 and 3,258.71 is: 4,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.95 : 14,748.29 = 3,258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.95/14,748.29 = 3,258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.95x = 14,748.29 × 3,258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.95x = 48,060,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060,400.11/9,831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.19

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