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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.30, 14,820.60 and 2,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.30, 14,820.60 and 2,955.80 is: 4,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.30 : 14,820.60 = 2,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.30/14,820.60 = 2,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.30x = 14,820.60 × 2,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.30x = 43,806,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,806,729.48/9,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.30

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