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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,923.28, 14,881.44 and 2,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,923.28, 14,881.44 and 2,901.36 is: 4,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,923.28 : 14,881.44 = 2,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,923.28/14,881.44 = 2,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,923.28x = 14,881.44 × 2,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,923.28x = 43,176,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176,414.76/9,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.02

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