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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.54, 14,790.39 and 2,932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.54, 14,790.39 and 2,932.86 is: 4,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.54 : 14,790.39 = 2,932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.54/14,790.39 = 2,932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.54x = 14,790.39 × 2,932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.54x = 43,378,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378,143.22/9,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.06

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