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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.37, 13,947.99 and 2,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.37, 13,947.99 and 2,973.92 is: 4,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.37 : 13,947.99 = 2,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.37/13,947.99 = 2,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.37x = 13,947.99 × 2,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.37x = 41,480,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480,136.68/9,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.01

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