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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.72, 14,705.63 and 2,408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.72, 14,705.63 and 2,408.18 is: 3,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.72 : 14,705.63 = 2,408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.72/14,705.63 = 2,408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.72x = 14,705.63 × 2,408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.72x = 35,413,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,413,846.84/9,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.29

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