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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.96, 14,797.32 and 2,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.96, 14,797.32 and 2,939.52 is: 4,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.96 : 14,797.32 = 2,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.96/14,797.32 = 2,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.96x = 14,797.32 × 2,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.96x = 43,497,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497,018.09/9,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.24

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