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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.72, 14,781.02 and 2,928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.72, 14,781.02 and 2,928.36 is: 4,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.72 : 14,781.02 = 2,928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.72/14,781.02 = 2,928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.72x = 14,781.02 × 2,928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.72x = 43,284,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,147.73/9,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.78

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