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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.92, 14,708.68 and 3,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.92, 14,708.68 and 3,232.88 is: 4,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.92 : 14,708.68 = 3,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.92/14,708.68 = 3,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.92x = 14,708.68 × 3,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.92x = 47,551,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551,397.40/9,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.27

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