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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.68, 14,852.16 and 2,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.68, 14,852.16 and 2,976 is: 4,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.68 : 14,852.16 = 2,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.68/14,852.16 = 2,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.68x = 14,852.16 × 2,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.68x = 44,200,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,028.16/9,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.89

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