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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.81, 14,100.98 and 2,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.81, 14,100.98 and 2,826 is: 4,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.81 : 14,100.98 = 2,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.81/14,100.98 = 2,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.81x = 14,100.98 × 2,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.81x = 39,849,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,355.35/9,398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.83

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