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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.13, 14,698.26 and 4,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.13, 14,698.26 and 4,251.15 is: 6,371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.13 : 14,698.26 = 4,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.13/14,698.26 = 4,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.13x = 14,698.26 × 4,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.13x = 62,484,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,484,508.00/9,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.98

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