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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.95, 14,767.53 and 2,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.95, 14,767.53 and 2,826.58 is: 4,239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.95 : 14,767.53 = 2,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.95/14,767.53 = 2,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.95x = 14,767.53 × 2,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.95x = 41,741,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,741,604.95/9,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.47

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