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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.28, 14,703.18 and 2,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.28, 14,703.18 and 2,406.68 is: 3,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.28 : 14,703.18 = 2,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.28/14,703.18 = 2,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.28x = 14,703.18 × 2,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.28x = 35,385,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,849.24/9,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.96

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