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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.76, 14,771.28 and 2,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.76, 14,771.28 and 2,827.32 is: 4,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.76 : 14,771.28 = 2,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.76/14,771.28 = 2,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.76x = 14,771.28 × 2,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.76x = 41,763,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763,135.37/9,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.45

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