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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.57, 14,711.67 and 3,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.57, 14,711.67 and 3,233.21 is: 4,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.57 : 14,711.67 = 3,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.57/14,711.67 = 3,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.57x = 14,711.67 × 3,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.57x = 47,565,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,565,955.34/9,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.42

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