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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,882.33, 14,819.17 and 2,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,882.33, 14,819.17 and 2,955.21 is: 4,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,882.33 : 14,819.17 = 2,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,882.33/14,819.17 = 2,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,882.33x = 14,819.17 × 2,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,882.33x = 43,793,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793,759.38/9,882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.52

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