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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.29, 14,701.91 and 4,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.29, 14,701.91 and 4,253.91 is: 6,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.29 : 14,701.91 = 4,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.29/14,701.91 = 4,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.29x = 14,701.91 × 4,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.29x = 62,540,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,540,580.70/9,801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.86

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