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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.68, 14,790.46 and 2,933.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.68, 14,790.46 and 2,933.18 is: 4,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.68 : 14,790.46 = 2,933.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.68/14,790.46 = 2,933.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.68x = 14,790.46 × 2,933.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.68x = 43,383,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383,081.46/9,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.50

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