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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.70, 14,710.05 and 3,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.70, 14,710.05 and 3,233.90 is: 4,850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.70 : 14,710.05 = 3,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.70/14,710.05 = 3,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.70x = 14,710.05 × 3,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.70x = 47,570,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570,830.70/9,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.36

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