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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.08, 14,768.76 and 2,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.08, 14,768.76 and 2,826.22 is: 4,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.08 : 14,768.76 = 2,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.08/14,768.76 = 2,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.08x = 14,768.76 × 2,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.08x = 41,739,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,764.89/9,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.37

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