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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.23, 14,731.92 and 2,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.23, 14,731.92 and 2,802.78 is: 4,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.23 : 14,731.92 = 2,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.23/14,731.92 = 2,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.23x = 14,731.92 × 2,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.23x = 41,290,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,330.74/9,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.34

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