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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.62, 14,737.77 and 2,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.62, 14,737.77 and 2,898.12 is: 4,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.62 : 14,737.77 = 2,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.62/14,737.77 = 2,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.62x = 14,737.77 × 2,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.62x = 42,711,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711,825.99/9,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.87

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