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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.84, 14,791.68 and 7,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.84, 14,791.68 and 7,795.98 is: 11,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.84 : 14,791.68 = 7,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.84/14,791.68 = 7,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.84x = 14,791.68 × 7,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.84x = 115,315,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,315,641.45/9,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.45

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