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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.95, 14,766.03 and 2,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.95, 14,766.03 and 2,825.58 is: 4,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.95 : 14,766.03 = 2,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.95/14,766.03 = 2,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.95x = 14,766.03 × 2,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.95x = 41,722,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,722,599.05/9,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.97

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