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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.70, 14,803.23 and 2,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.70, 14,803.23 and 2,944.82 is: 4,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.70 : 14,803.23 = 2,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.70/14,803.23 = 2,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.70x = 14,803.23 × 2,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.70x = 43,592,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,592,847.77/9,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.94

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