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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.58, 14,680.71 and 8,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.58, 14,680.71 and 8,802.90 is: 13,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.58 : 14,680.71 = 8,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.58/14,680.71 = 8,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.58x = 14,680.71 × 8,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.58x = 129,232,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,232,822.06/9,797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.28

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