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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.17, 14,739.91 and 2,900.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.17, 14,739.91 and 2,900.21 is: 4,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.17 : 14,739.91 = 2,900.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.17/14,739.91 = 2,900.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.17x = 14,739.91 × 2,900.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.17x = 42,748,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,753.43/9,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.95

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