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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.58, 14,798.06 and 3,202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.58, 14,798.06 and 3,202.31 is: 4,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.58 : 14,798.06 = 3,202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.58/14,798.06 = 3,202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.58x = 14,798.06 × 3,202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.58x = 47,388,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388,020.52/9,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.40

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