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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,879.33, 14,814.67 and 2,952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,879.33, 14,814.67 and 2,952.21 is: 4,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,879.33 : 14,814.67 = 2,952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,879.33/14,814.67 = 2,952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,879.33x = 14,814.67 × 2,952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,879.33x = 43,736,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,016.92/9,879.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.02

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