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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.15, 14,755.70 and 3,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.15, 14,755.70 and 3,083.25 is: 4,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.15 : 14,755.70 = 3,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.15/14,755.70 = 3,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.15x = 14,755.70 × 3,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.15x = 45,495,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,496.61/9,837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.87

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