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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.33, 14,730.26 and 2,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.33, 14,730.26 and 2,799.56 is: 4,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.33 : 14,730.26 = 2,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.33/14,730.26 = 2,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.33x = 14,730.26 × 2,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.33x = 41,238,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,269.51/9,819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.70

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