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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.89, 14,714.37 and 3,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.89, 14,714.37 and 3,235.11 is: 4,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.89 : 14,714.37 = 3,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.89/14,714.37 = 3,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.89x = 14,714.37 × 3,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.89x = 47,602,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,605.53/9,808.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.01

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