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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.69, 14,695.76 and 4,251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.69, 14,695.76 and 4,251.85 is: 6,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.69 : 14,695.76 = 4,251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.69/14,695.76 = 4,251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.69x = 14,695.76 × 4,251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.69x = 62,484,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,484,202.36/9,802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.19

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