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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.08, 14,878.89 and 2,899.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.08, 14,878.89 and 2,899.89 is: 4,349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.08 : 14,878.89 = 2,899.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.08/14,878.89 = 2,899.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.08x = 14,878.89 × 2,899.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.08x = 43,147,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147,144.32/9,919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.91

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