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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.13, 14,740.39 and 2,899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.13, 14,740.39 and 2,899.63 is: 4,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.13 : 14,740.39 = 2,899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.13/14,740.39 = 2,899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.13x = 14,740.39 × 2,899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.13x = 42,741,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,603.35/9,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.24

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