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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.48, 14,899.50 and 2,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.48, 14,899.50 and 2,911.33 is: 4,367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.48 : 14,899.50 = 2,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.48/14,899.50 = 2,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.48x = 14,899.50 × 2,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.48x = 43,377,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,361.34/9,931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.66

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