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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.62, 14,772.93 and 2,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.62, 14,772.93 and 2,921.50 is: 4,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.62 : 14,772.93 = 2,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.62/14,772.93 = 2,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.62x = 14,772.93 × 2,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.62x = 43,159,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159,115.00/9,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.25

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