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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.28, 14,827.32 and 2,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.28, 14,827.32 and 2,957.76 is: 4,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.28 : 14,827.32 = 2,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.28/14,827.32 = 2,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.28x = 14,827.32 × 2,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.28x = 43,855,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,855,654.00/9,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.36

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