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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,818.79, 14,726.04 and 2,798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,818.79, 14,726.04 and 2,798.73 is: 4,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,818.79 : 14,726.04 = 2,798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,818.79/14,726.04 = 2,798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,818.79x = 14,726.04 × 2,798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,818.79x = 41,214,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,209.93/9,818.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.48

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