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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.22, 14,968.73 and 3,823.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.22, 14,968.73 and 3,823.22 is: 5,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.22 : 14,968.73 = 3,823.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.22/14,968.73 = 3,823.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.22x = 14,968.73 × 3,823.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.22x = 57,228,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,747.91/9,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.79

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