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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.76, 14,853.40 and 4,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.76, 14,853.40 and 4,718.28 is: 7,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.76 : 14,853.40 = 4,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.76/14,853.40 = 4,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.76x = 14,853.40 × 4,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.76x = 70,082,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,082,500.15/9,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.78

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