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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.41, 14,709.59 and 4,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.41, 14,709.59 and 4,259.04 is: 6,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.41 : 14,709.59 = 4,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.41/14,709.59 = 4,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.41x = 14,709.59 × 4,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.41x = 62,648,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,732.19/9,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.55

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