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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.31, 14,773.96 and 2,923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.31, 14,773.96 and 2,923.81 is: 4,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.31 : 14,773.96 = 2,923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.31/14,773.96 = 2,923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.31x = 14,773.96 × 2,923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.31x = 43,196,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,301.81/9,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.72

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