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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.12, 14,793.66 and 2,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.12, 14,793.66 and 2,937 is: 4,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.12 : 14,793.66 = 2,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.12/14,793.66 = 2,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.12x = 14,793.66 × 2,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.12x = 43,448,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448,979.42/9,864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.75

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