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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.56, 14,738.34 and 2,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.56, 14,738.34 and 2,898.44 is: 4,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.56 : 14,738.34 = 2,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.56/14,738.34 = 2,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.56x = 14,738.34 × 2,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.56x = 42,718,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718,194.19/9,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.66

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