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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.04, 14,802.88 and 2,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.04, 14,802.88 and 2,941.68 is: 4,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.04 : 14,802.88 = 2,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.04/14,802.88 = 2,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.04x = 14,802.88 × 2,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.04x = 43,545,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,336.04/9,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.21

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