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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875, 14,813.04 and 2,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875, 14,813.04 and 2,950.04 is: 4,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875 : 14,813.04 = 2,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875/14,813.04 = 2,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875x = 14,813.04 × 2,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875x = 43,699,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699,060.52/9,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.22

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