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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.91, 14,922.72 and 2,931.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.91, 14,922.72 and 2,931.01 is: 4,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.91 : 14,922.72 = 2,931.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.91/14,922.72 = 2,931.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.91x = 14,922.72 × 2,931.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.91x = 43,738,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,641.55/9,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.00

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