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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.82, 14,706.66 and 8,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.82, 14,706.66 and 8,050.80 is: 12,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.82 : 14,706.66 = 8,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.82/14,706.66 = 8,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.82x = 14,706.66 × 8,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.82x = 118,400,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,400,378.33/9,802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.20

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