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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.21, 14,695.05 and 4,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.21, 14,695.05 and 4,251.38 is: 6,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.21 : 14,695.05 = 4,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.21/14,695.05 = 4,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.21x = 14,695.05 × 4,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.21x = 62,474,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474,177.75/9,802.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.48

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