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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.39, 14,763.72 and 2,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.39, 14,763.72 and 2,823.80 is: 4,234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.39 : 14,763.72 = 2,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.39/14,763.72 = 2,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.39x = 14,763.72 × 2,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.39x = 41,689,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689,837.99/9,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.45

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