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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.03, 14,713.02 and 2,881.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.03, 14,713.02 and 2,881.53 is: 4,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.03 : 14,713.02 = 2,881.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.03/14,713.02 = 2,881.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.03x = 14,713.02 × 2,881.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.03x = 42,396,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396,008.52/9,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.02

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