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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.70, 14,706.51 and 2,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.70, 14,706.51 and 2,881.30 is: 4,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.70 : 14,706.51 = 2,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.70/14,706.51 = 2,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.70x = 14,706.51 × 2,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.70x = 42,373,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373,867.26/9,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.47

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