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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.48, 14,835.66 and 2,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.48, 14,835.66 and 2,964.52 is: 4,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.48 : 14,835.66 = 2,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.48/14,835.66 = 2,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.48x = 14,835.66 × 2,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.48x = 43,980,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,980,610.78/9,889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.21

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