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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.71, 14,705.73 and 4,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.71, 14,705.73 and 4,543.02 is: 6,815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.71 : 14,705.73 = 4,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.71/14,705.73 = 4,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.71x = 14,705.73 × 4,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.71x = 66,808,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,425.50/9,802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,815.30

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