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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,895.25, 14,844.09 and 3,231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,895.25, 14,844.09 and 3,231.59 is: 4,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,895.25 : 14,844.09 = 3,231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,895.25/14,844.09 = 3,231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,895.25x = 14,844.09 × 3,231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,895.25x = 47,969,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,969,938.58/9,895.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.78

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