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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.06, 14,683.71 and 2,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.06, 14,683.71 and 2,863.70 is: 4,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.06 : 14,683.71 = 2,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.06/14,683.71 = 2,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.06x = 14,683.71 × 2,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.06x = 42,049,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,740.33/9,789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.59

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