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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.34, 14,729.58 and 2,895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.34, 14,729.58 and 2,895.84 is: 4,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.34 : 14,729.58 = 2,895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.34/14,729.58 = 2,895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.34x = 14,729.58 × 2,895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.34x = 42,654,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,506.95/9,821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.04

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