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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.07, 14,787.81 and 3,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.07, 14,787.81 and 3,103.07 is: 4,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.07 : 14,787.81 = 3,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.07/14,787.81 = 3,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.07x = 14,787.81 × 3,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.07x = 45,887,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887,594.06/9,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.83

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