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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.97, 14,918.48 and 2,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.97, 14,918.48 and 2,924.23 is: 4,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.97 : 14,918.48 = 2,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.97/14,918.48 = 2,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.97x = 14,918.48 × 2,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.97x = 43,625,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,625,066.77/9,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.09

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