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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,885.74, 14,828.66 and 2,960.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,885.74, 14,828.66 and 2,960.30 is: 4,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,885.74 : 14,828.66 = 2,960.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,885.74/14,828.66 = 2,960.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,885.74x = 14,828.66 × 2,960.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,885.74x = 43,897,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897,215.46/9,885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.46

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