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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.48, 14,748.92 and 3,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.48, 14,748.92 and 3,170.24 is: 4,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.48 : 14,748.92 = 3,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.48/14,748.92 = 3,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.48x = 14,748.92 × 3,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.48x = 46,757,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757,616.14/9,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.42

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