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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.80, 14,807.40 and 3,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.80, 14,807.40 and 3,295.20 is: 4,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.80 : 14,807.40 = 3,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.80/14,807.40 = 3,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.80x = 14,807.40 × 3,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.80x = 48,793,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793,344.48/9,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.20

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