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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.08, 14,863.20 and 2,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.08, 14,863.20 and 2,982.72 is: 4,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.08 : 14,863.20 = 2,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.08/14,863.20 = 2,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.08x = 14,863.20 × 2,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.08x = 44,332,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,763.90/9,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.50

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