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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,780.06, 14,670.21 and 3,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,780.06, 14,670.21 and 3,206.31 is: 4,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,780.06 : 14,670.21 = 3,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,780.06/14,670.21 = 3,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,780.06x = 14,670.21 × 3,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,780.06x = 47,037,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,241.03/9,780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.50

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