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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,898.05, 14,848.04 and 2,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,898.05, 14,848.04 and 2,878.11 is: 4,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,898.05 : 14,848.04 = 2,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,898.05/14,848.04 = 2,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,898.05x = 14,848.04 × 2,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,898.05x = 42,734,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734,344.49/9,898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.45

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