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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.47, 14,897.97 and 2,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.47, 14,897.97 and 2,913.03 is: 4,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.47 : 14,897.97 = 2,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.47/14,897.97 = 2,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.47x = 14,897.97 × 2,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.47x = 43,398,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398,233.55/9,934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.45

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