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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,839.25, 14,761.76 and 2,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,839.25, 14,761.76 and 2,913.93 is: 4,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,839.25 : 14,761.76 = 2,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,839.25/14,761.76 = 2,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,839.25x = 14,761.76 × 2,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,839.25x = 43,014,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,720.75/9,839.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.75

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