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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.99, 14,703.68 and 4,257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.99, 14,703.68 and 4,257.13 is: 6,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.99 : 14,703.68 = 4,257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.99/14,703.68 = 4,257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.99x = 14,703.68 × 4,257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.99x = 62,595,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,595,477.24/9,807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.09

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