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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.93, 14,756.34 and 2,910.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.93, 14,756.34 and 2,910.43 is: 4,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.93 : 14,756.34 = 2,910.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.93/14,756.34 = 2,910.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.93x = 14,756.34 × 2,910.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.93x = 42,947,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,294.63/9,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.37

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