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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,888.82, 14,835.66 and 2,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,888.82, 14,835.66 and 2,963.32 is: 4,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,888.82 : 14,835.66 = 2,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,888.82/14,835.66 = 2,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,888.82x = 14,835.66 × 2,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,888.82x = 43,962,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962,815.41/9,888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.71

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