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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.47, 14,778.70 and 2,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.47, 14,778.70 and 2,926.97 is: 4,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.47 : 14,778.70 = 2,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.47/14,778.70 = 2,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.47x = 14,778.70 × 2,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.47x = 43,256,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256,802.21/9,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.45

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