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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.25, 14,778.39 and 2,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.25, 14,778.39 and 2,926.75 is: 4,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.25 : 14,778.39 = 2,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.25/14,778.39 = 2,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.25x = 14,778.39 × 2,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.25x = 43,252,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,652.93/9,852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.13

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