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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.48, 14,767.98 and 3,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.48, 14,767.98 and 3,181.24 is: 4,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.48 : 14,767.98 = 3,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.48/14,767.98 = 3,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.48x = 14,767.98 × 3,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.48x = 46,980,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980,488.70/9,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.27

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