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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.24, 14,705.28 and 3,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.24, 14,705.28 and 3,230.28 is: 4,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.24 : 14,705.28 = 3,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.24/14,705.28 = 3,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.24x = 14,705.28 × 3,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.24x = 47,502,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,171.88/9,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.06

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