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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.06, 14,713.43 and 2,881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.06, 14,713.43 and 2,881.56 is: 4,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.06 : 14,713.43 = 2,881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.06/14,713.43 = 2,881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.06x = 14,713.43 × 2,881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.06x = 42,397,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397,631.35/9,807.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.17

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