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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,917.73, 14,877.99 and 2,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,917.73, 14,877.99 and 2,898.26 is: 4,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,917.73 : 14,877.99 = 2,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,917.73/14,877.99 = 2,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,917.73x = 14,877.99 × 2,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,917.73x = 43,120,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,320.49/9,917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.80

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