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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.96, 14,709.87 and 2,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.96, 14,709.87 and 2,879.46 is: 4,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.96 : 14,709.87 = 2,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.96/14,709.87 = 2,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.96x = 14,709.87 × 2,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.96x = 42,356,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356,482.27/9,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.90

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