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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.24, 14,819.94 and 2,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.24, 14,819.94 and 2,954.20 is: 4,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.24 : 14,819.94 = 2,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.24/14,819.94 = 2,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.24x = 14,819.94 × 2,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.24x = 43,781,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781,066.75/9,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.73

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