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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.12, 14,828.10 and 2,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.12, 14,828.10 and 2,959 is: 4,438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.12 : 14,828.10 = 2,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.12/14,828.10 = 2,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.12x = 14,828.10 × 2,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.12x = 43,876,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,347.90/9,886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.18

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