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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.98, 14,625 and 4,203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.98, 14,625 and 4,203.90 is: 6,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.98 : 14,625 = 4,203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.98/14,625 = 4,203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.98x = 14,625 × 4,203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.98x = 61,482,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,037.50/9,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.51

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