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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.44, 14,778.80 and 2,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.44, 14,778.80 and 2,833.08 is: 4,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.44 : 14,778.80 = 2,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.44/14,778.80 = 2,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.44x = 14,778.80 × 2,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.44x = 41,869,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869,479.68/9,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.66

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