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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,879.68, 14,819.16 and 2,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,879.68, 14,819.16 and 2,954 is: 4,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,879.68 : 14,819.16 = 2,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,879.68/14,819.16 = 2,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,879.68x = 14,819.16 × 2,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,879.68x = 43,775,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775,798.64/9,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.89

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