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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.37, 14,860.94 and 2,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.37, 14,860.94 and 2,981.25 is: 4,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.37 : 14,860.94 = 2,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.37/14,860.94 = 2,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.37x = 14,860.94 × 2,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.37x = 44,304,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,162.47/9,908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.39

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