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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.79, 14,863.38 and 2,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.79, 14,863.38 and 2,889.33 is: 4,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.79 : 14,863.38 = 2,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.79/14,863.38 = 2,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.79x = 14,863.38 × 2,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.79x = 42,945,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945,209.74/9,908.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.05

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