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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.22, 14,897.87 and 2,911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.22, 14,897.87 and 2,911.95 is: 4,367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.22 : 14,897.87 = 2,911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.22/14,897.87 = 2,911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.22x = 14,897.87 × 2,911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.22x = 43,381,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381,865.29/9,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.79

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