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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.36, 14,791.08 and 2,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.36, 14,791.08 and 2,935.92 is: 4,403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.36 : 14,791.08 = 2,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.36/14,791.08 = 2,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.36x = 14,791.08 × 2,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.36x = 43,425,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,425,427.59/9,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.59

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