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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.08, 14,707.68 and 3,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.08, 14,707.68 and 3,232.48 is: 4,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.08 : 14,707.68 = 3,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.08/14,707.68 = 3,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.08x = 14,707.68 × 3,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.08x = 47,542,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,542,281.45/9,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.25

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