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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.48, 14,711.46 and 2,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.48, 14,711.46 and 2,882.20 is: 4,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.48 : 14,711.46 = 2,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.48/14,711.46 = 2,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.48x = 14,711.46 × 2,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.48x = 42,401,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401,370.01/9,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.37

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