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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.54, 14,744.97 and 2,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.54, 14,744.97 and 2,903.58 is: 4,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.54 : 14,744.97 = 2,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.54/14,744.97 = 2,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.54x = 14,744.97 × 2,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.54x = 42,813,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,199.99/9,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.01

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