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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.50, 14,712.76 and 2,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.50, 14,712.76 and 2,883 is: 4,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.50 : 14,712.76 = 2,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.50/14,712.76 = 2,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.50x = 14,712.76 × 2,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.50x = 42,416,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,887.08/9,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.50

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