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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.22, 14,848.82 and 2,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.22, 14,848.82 and 2,879.66 is: 4,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.22 : 14,848.82 = 2,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.22/14,848.82 = 2,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.22x = 14,848.82 × 2,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.22x = 42,759,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,759,553.00/9,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.49

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