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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.19, 14,708.36 and 3,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.19, 14,708.36 and 3,231.43 is: 4,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.19 : 14,708.36 = 3,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.19/14,708.36 = 3,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.19x = 14,708.36 × 3,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.19x = 47,529,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,529,007.06/9,805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.33

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