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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.28, 14,738.88 and 2,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.28, 14,738.88 and 2,901.76 is: 4,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.28 : 14,738.88 = 2,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.28/14,738.88 = 2,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.28x = 14,738.88 × 2,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.28x = 42,768,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,768,692.43/9,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.92

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