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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,923.60, 14,883.77 and 2,901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,923.60, 14,883.77 and 2,901.95 is: 4,352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,923.60 : 14,883.77 = 2,901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,923.60/14,883.77 = 2,901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,923.60x = 14,883.77 × 2,901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,923.60x = 43,191,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,867.42/9,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.44

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