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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.70, 14,713.05 and 5,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.70, 14,713.05 and 5,200.70 is: 7,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.70 : 14,713.05 = 5,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.70/14,713.05 = 5,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.70x = 14,713.05 × 5,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.70x = 76,518,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,518,159.14/9,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.05

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