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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.72, 14,856.19 and 2,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.72, 14,856.19 and 2,883.83 is: 4,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.72 : 14,856.19 = 2,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.72/14,856.19 = 2,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.72x = 14,856.19 × 2,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.72x = 42,842,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842,644.92/9,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.04

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