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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.08, 14,725.44 and 5,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.08, 14,725.44 and 5,909.04 is: 8,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.08 : 14,725.44 = 5,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.08/14,725.44 = 5,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.08x = 14,725.44 × 5,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.08x = 87,013,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,013,213.98/9,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,877.02

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