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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.18, 14,706.48 and 2,878.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.18, 14,706.48 and 2,878.68 is: 4,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.18 : 14,706.48 = 2,878.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.18/14,706.48 = 2,878.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.18x = 14,706.48 × 2,878.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.18x = 42,335,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,249.85/9,804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.08

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