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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.08, 14,849.56 and 2,783.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.08, 14,849.56 and 2,783.31 is: 4,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.08 : 14,849.56 = 2,783.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.08/14,849.56 = 2,783.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.08x = 14,849.56 × 2,783.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.08x = 41,330,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330,884.46/9,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.22

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