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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.67, 14,781.42 and 8,908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.67, 14,781.42 and 8,908.57 is: 13,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.67 : 14,781.42 = 8,908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.67/14,781.42 = 8,908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.67x = 14,781.42 × 8,908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.67x = 131,681,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,681,314.77/9,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.11

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