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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.78, 14,813.94 and 4,603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.78, 14,813.94 and 4,603.08 is: 6,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.78 : 14,813.94 = 4,603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.78/14,813.94 = 4,603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.78x = 14,813.94 × 4,603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.78x = 68,189,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189,750.94/9,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.24

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