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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.73, 14,858.73 and 2,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.73, 14,858.73 and 2,980.23 is: 4,470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.73 : 14,858.73 = 2,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.73/14,858.73 = 2,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.73x = 14,858.73 × 2,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.73x = 44,282,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,432.91/9,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.39

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