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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.08, 14,774.70 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.08, 14,774.70 and 2,924.52 is: 4,386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.08 : 14,774.70 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.08/14,774.70 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.08x = 14,774.70 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.08x = 43,208,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,905.64/9,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.66

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