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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.38, 14,691.57 and 2,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.38, 14,691.57 and 2,868.88 is: 4,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.38 : 14,691.57 = 2,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.38/14,691.57 = 2,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.38x = 14,691.57 × 2,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.38x = 42,148,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,351.34/9,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.32

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