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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.26, 14,692.89 and 2,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.26, 14,692.89 and 2,869.76 is: 4,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.26 : 14,692.89 = 2,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.26/14,692.89 = 2,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.26x = 14,692.89 × 2,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.26x = 42,164,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164,994.54/9,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.63

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