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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.82, 14,837.16 and 2,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.82, 14,837.16 and 2,964.32 is: 4,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.82 : 14,837.16 = 2,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.82/14,837.16 = 2,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.82x = 14,837.16 × 2,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.82x = 43,982,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982,090.13/9,889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.21

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