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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,887.33, 14,826.66 and 2,960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,887.33, 14,826.66 and 2,960.21 is: 4,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,887.33 : 14,826.66 = 2,960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,887.33/14,826.66 = 2,960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,887.33x = 14,826.66 × 2,960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,887.33x = 43,889,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889,953.07/9,887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.01

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