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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,833.06, 14,749.60 and 2,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,833.06, 14,749.60 and 2,905.94 is: 4,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,833.06 : 14,749.60 = 2,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,833.06/14,749.60 = 2,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,833.06x = 14,749.60 × 2,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,833.06x = 42,861,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861,452.62/9,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.91

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