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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.88, 14,700.96 and 4,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.88, 14,700.96 and 4,802.94 is: 7,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.88 : 14,700.96 = 4,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.88/14,700.96 = 4,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.88x = 14,700.96 × 4,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.88x = 70,607,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607,828.82/9,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.03

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