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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.54, 14,751.84 and 3,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.54, 14,751.84 and 3,261.24 is: 4,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.54 : 14,751.84 = 3,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.54/14,751.84 = 3,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.54x = 14,751.84 × 3,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.54x = 48,109,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,109,290.68/9,834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.87

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