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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.60, 14,714.40 and 3,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.60, 14,714.40 and 3,236.80 is: 4,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.60 : 14,714.40 = 3,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.60/14,714.40 = 3,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.60x = 14,714.40 × 3,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.60x = 47,627,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,569.92/9,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.20

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