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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,718.80, 14,545.80 and 6,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,718.80, 14,545.80 and 6,802.80 is: 10,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,718.80 : 14,545.80 = 6,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,718.80/14,545.80 = 6,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,718.80x = 14,545.80 × 6,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,718.80x = 98,952,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,952,168.24/9,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.52

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