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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.88, 14,808.96 and 4,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.88, 14,808.96 and 4,030.92 is: 6,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.88 : 14,808.96 = 4,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.88/14,808.96 = 4,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.88x = 14,808.96 × 4,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.88x = 59,693,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,693,733.04/9,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.40

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