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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.79, 14,732.80 and 6,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.79, 14,732.80 and 6,701.05 is: 10,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.79 : 14,732.80 = 6,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.79/14,732.80 = 6,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.79x = 14,732.80 × 6,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.79x = 98,725,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,725,185.92/9,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.49

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