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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.11, 14,767.62 and 2,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.11, 14,767.62 and 2,825.23 is: 4,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.11 : 14,767.62 = 2,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.11/14,767.62 = 2,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.11x = 14,767.62 × 2,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.11x = 41,721,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,923.05/9,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.97

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