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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.29, 14,704.90 and 4,255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.29, 14,704.90 and 4,255.91 is: 6,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.29 : 14,704.90 = 4,255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.29/14,704.90 = 4,255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.29x = 14,704.90 × 4,255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.29x = 62,582,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,582,730.96/9,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.85

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