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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.44, 14,731.56 and 2,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.44, 14,731.56 and 2,799.28 is: 4,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.44 : 14,731.56 = 2,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.44/14,731.56 = 2,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.44x = 14,731.56 × 2,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.44x = 41,237,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,237,761.28/9,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.60

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