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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,888.56, 14,832.85 and 2,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,888.56, 14,832.85 and 2,963.06 is: 4,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,888.56 : 14,832.85 = 2,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,888.56/14,832.85 = 2,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,888.56x = 14,832.85 × 2,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,888.56x = 43,950,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,654.20/9,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.59

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