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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.76, 14,694.10 and 4,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.76, 14,694.10 and 4,251.42 is: 6,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.76 : 14,694.10 = 4,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.76/14,694.10 = 4,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.76x = 14,694.10 × 4,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.76x = 62,470,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,779.99/9,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.78

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