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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.26, 14,738.28 and 2,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.26, 14,738.28 and 2,899.76 is: 4,349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.26 : 14,738.28 = 2,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.26/14,738.28 = 2,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.26x = 14,738.28 × 2,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.26x = 42,737,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,474.81/9,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.76

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