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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.63, 14,847.65 and 2,972.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.63, 14,847.65 and 2,972.13 is: 4,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.63 : 14,847.65 = 2,972.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.63/14,847.65 = 2,972.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.63x = 14,847.65 × 2,972.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.63x = 44,129,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,145.99/9,897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.56

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