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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.39, 14,712.12 and 3,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.39, 14,712.12 and 3,233.61 is: 4,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.39 : 14,712.12 = 3,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.39/14,712.12 = 3,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.39x = 14,712.12 × 3,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.39x = 47,573,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573,258.35/9,807.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.76

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