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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.42, 14,706.68 and 2,408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.42, 14,706.68 and 2,408.88 is: 3,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.42 : 14,706.68 = 2,408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.42/14,706.68 = 2,408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.42x = 14,706.68 × 2,408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.42x = 35,426,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,627.32/9,804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.33

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