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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,898.44, 14,847.90 and 2,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,898.44, 14,847.90 and 2,973 is: 4,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,898.44 : 14,847.90 = 2,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,898.44/14,847.90 = 2,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,898.44x = 14,847.90 × 2,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,898.44x = 44,142,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,806.70/9,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.57

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