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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.68, 14,791.95 and 2,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.68, 14,791.95 and 2,934.18 is: 4,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.68 : 14,791.95 = 2,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.68/14,791.95 = 2,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.68x = 14,791.95 × 2,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.68x = 43,402,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,243.85/9,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.99

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