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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.31, 14,774.90 and 2,922.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.31, 14,774.90 and 2,922.81 is: 4,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.31 : 14,774.90 = 2,922.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.31/14,774.90 = 2,922.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.31x = 14,774.90 × 2,922.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.31x = 43,184,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,225.47/9,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.94

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