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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.68, 14,839.62 and 2,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.68, 14,839.62 and 2,967 is: 4,450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.68 : 14,839.62 = 2,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.68/14,839.62 = 2,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.68x = 14,839.62 × 2,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.68x = 44,029,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,152.54/9,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.68

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