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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.08, 14,871.56 and 9,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.08, 14,871.56 and 9,305.46 is: 12,815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.08 : 14,871.56 = 9,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.08/14,871.56 = 9,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.08x = 14,871.56 × 9,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.08x = 138,386,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,386,660.19/10,798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.86

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