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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.32, 14,858.92 and 2,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.32, 14,858.92 and 2,791.02 is: 4,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.32 : 14,858.92 = 2,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.32/14,858.92 = 2,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.32x = 14,858.92 × 2,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.32x = 41,471,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,542.90/9,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.37

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