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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.31, 14,775.46 and 2,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.31, 14,775.46 and 2,924.81 is: 4,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.31 : 14,775.46 = 2,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.31/14,775.46 = 2,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.31x = 14,775.46 × 2,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.31x = 43,215,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,413.16/9,850.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.21

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