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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.06, 14,814.92 and 2,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.06, 14,814.92 and 2,949.38 is: 4,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.06 : 14,814.92 = 2,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.06/14,814.92 = 2,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.06x = 14,814.92 × 2,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.06x = 43,694,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694,828.75/9,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.77

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