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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.28, 14,701.36 and 2,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.28, 14,701.36 and 2,873.78 is: 4,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.28 : 14,701.36 = 2,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.28/14,701.36 = 2,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.28x = 14,701.36 × 2,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.28x = 42,248,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,474.34/9,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.39

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