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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.37, 14,862.43 and 2,982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.37, 14,862.43 and 2,982.25 is: 4,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.37 : 14,862.43 = 2,982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.37/14,862.43 = 2,982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.37x = 14,862.43 × 2,982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.37x = 44,323,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323,481.87/9,909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.89

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