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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.59, 14,711.04 and 3,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.59, 14,711.04 and 3,233.61 is: 4,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.59 : 14,711.04 = 3,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.59/14,711.04 = 3,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.59x = 14,711.04 × 3,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.59x = 47,569,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,569,766.05/9,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.29

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