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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,877.95, 14,812.61 and 2,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,877.95, 14,812.61 and 2,950.83 is: 4,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,877.95 : 14,812.61 = 2,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,877.95/14,812.61 = 2,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,877.95x = 14,812.61 × 2,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,877.95x = 43,709,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709,479.21/9,877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.95

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