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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.38, 14,774.06 and 2,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.38, 14,774.06 and 2,923.88 is: 4,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.38 : 14,774.06 = 2,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.38/14,774.06 = 2,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.38x = 14,774.06 × 2,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.38x = 43,197,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,197,578.55/9,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.82

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