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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.52, 14,707.76 and 4,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.52, 14,707.76 and 4,255.52 is: 6,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.52 : 14,707.76 = 4,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.52/14,707.76 = 4,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.52x = 14,707.76 × 4,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.52x = 62,589,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,072.02/9,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.35

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