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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.83, 14,420.84 and 2,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.83, 14,420.84 and 2,949.17 is: 4,424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.83 : 14,420.84 = 2,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.83/14,420.84 = 2,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.83x = 14,420.84 × 2,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.83x = 42,529,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,421.85/9,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.23

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