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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.90, 14,679.45 and 9,807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.90, 14,679.45 and 9,807.90 is: 14,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.90 : 14,679.45 = 9,807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.90/14,679.45 = 9,807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.90x = 14,679.45 × 9,807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.90x = 143,974,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,974,577.66/9,807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.45

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