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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.68, 14,772.26 and 2,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.68, 14,772.26 and 2,827.63 is: 4,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.68 : 14,772.26 = 2,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.68/14,772.26 = 2,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.68x = 14,772.26 × 2,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.68x = 41,770,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,485.54/9,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.66

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