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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.62, 14,608.95 and 4,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.62, 14,608.95 and 4,803.51 is: 7,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.62 : 14,608.95 = 4,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.62/14,608.95 = 4,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.62x = 14,608.95 × 4,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.62x = 70,174,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174,237.41/9,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.77

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