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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,894.08, 14,836.77 and 2,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,894.08, 14,836.77 and 2,966.96 is: 4,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,894.08 : 14,836.77 = 2,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,894.08/14,836.77 = 2,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,894.08x = 14,836.77 × 2,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,894.08x = 44,020,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,028.94/9,894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.13

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