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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.34, 14,714.91 and 2,882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.34, 14,714.91 and 2,882.84 is: 4,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.34 : 14,714.91 = 2,882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.34/14,714.91 = 2,882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.34x = 14,714.91 × 2,882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.34x = 42,420,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,657.57/9,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.96

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