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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.31, 14,773.40 and 2,921.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.31, 14,773.40 and 2,921.81 is: 4,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.31 : 14,773.40 = 2,921.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.31/14,773.40 = 2,921.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.31x = 14,773.40 × 2,921.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.31x = 43,165,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,112.09/9,847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.44

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