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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,923.21, 14,884.80 and 2,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,923.21, 14,884.80 and 2,997.71 is: 4,496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,923.21 : 14,884.80 = 2,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,923.21/14,884.80 = 2,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,923.21x = 14,884.80 × 2,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,923.21x = 44,620,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620,239.38/9,923.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.56

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