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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.41, 14,708.09 and 4,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.41, 14,708.09 and 4,258.04 is: 6,387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.41 : 14,708.09 = 4,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.41/14,708.09 = 4,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.41x = 14,708.09 × 4,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.41x = 62,627,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,627,572.65/9,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.04

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