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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.15, 14,702.33 and 4,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.15, 14,702.33 and 4,870.35 is: 7,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.15 : 14,702.33 = 4,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.15/14,702.33 = 4,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.15x = 14,702.33 × 4,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.15x = 71,605,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605,468.56/9,795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.30

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