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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.12, 14,792.16 and 2,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.12, 14,792.16 and 2,936 is: 4,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.12 : 14,792.16 = 2,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.12/14,792.16 = 2,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.12x = 14,792.16 × 2,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.12x = 43,429,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429,781.76/9,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.25

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