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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.42, 14,779.61 and 2,925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.42, 14,779.61 and 2,925.92 is: 4,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.42 : 14,779.61 = 2,925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.42/14,779.61 = 2,925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.42x = 14,779.61 × 2,925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.42x = 43,243,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,956.49/9,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.62

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