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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.16, 14,707.20 and 3,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.16, 14,707.20 and 3,230.56 is: 4,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.16 : 14,707.20 = 3,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.16/14,707.20 = 3,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.16x = 14,707.20 × 3,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.16x = 47,512,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,512,492.03/9,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.16

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