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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.67, 14,779.98 and 2,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.67, 14,779.98 and 2,926.17 is: 4,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.67 : 14,779.98 = 2,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.67/14,779.98 = 2,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.67x = 14,779.98 × 2,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.67x = 43,248,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,734.08/9,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.99

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