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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.89, 14,777.25 and 2,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.89, 14,777.25 and 2,924.39 is: 4,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.89 : 14,777.25 = 2,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.89/14,777.25 = 2,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.89x = 14,777.25 × 2,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.89x = 43,214,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214,442.13/9,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.30

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