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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.32, 14,709.80 and 3,231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.32, 14,709.80 and 3,231.97 is: 4,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.32 : 14,709.80 = 3,231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.32/14,709.80 = 3,231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.32x = 14,709.80 × 3,231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.32x = 47,541,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,542.60/9,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.55

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