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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.08, 14,734.86 and 2,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.08, 14,734.86 and 2,803.74 is: 4,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.08 : 14,734.86 = 2,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.08/14,734.86 = 2,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.08x = 14,734.86 × 2,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.08x = 41,312,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,716.38/9,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.68

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