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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.09, 14,703.63 and 4,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.09, 14,703.63 and 4,261.66 is: 6,388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.09 : 14,703.63 = 4,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.09/14,703.63 = 4,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.09x = 14,703.63 × 4,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.09x = 62,661,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661,871.83/9,808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.79

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