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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.08, 14,731.44 and 5,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.08, 14,731.44 and 5,913.04 is: 8,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.08 : 14,731.44 = 5,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.08/14,731.44 = 5,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.08x = 14,731.44 × 5,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.08x = 87,107,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107,593.98/9,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.02

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