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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.94, 14,586.73 and 2,798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.94, 14,586.73 and 2,798.44 is: 4,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.94 : 14,586.73 = 2,798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.94/14,586.73 = 2,798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.94x = 14,586.73 × 2,798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.94x = 40,820,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820,045.24/9,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.89

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