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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.76, 14,836.14 and 2,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.76, 14,836.14 and 2,965.26 is: 4,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.76 : 14,836.14 = 2,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.76/14,836.14 = 2,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.76x = 14,836.14 × 2,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.76x = 43,993,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,993,012.50/9,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.89

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