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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.42, 14,705.18 and 2,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.42, 14,705.18 and 2,407.88 is: 3,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.42 : 14,705.18 = 2,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.42/14,705.18 = 2,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.42x = 14,705.18 × 2,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.42x = 35,408,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408,278.40/9,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.83

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