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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.03, 14,769.79 and 2,827.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.03, 14,769.79 and 2,827.99 is: 4,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.03 : 14,769.79 = 2,827.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.03/14,769.79 = 2,827.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.03x = 14,769.79 × 2,827.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.03x = 41,768,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,757.34/9,848.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.33

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