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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.94, 14,780.18 and 2,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.94, 14,780.18 and 2,834.94 is: 4,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.94 : 14,780.18 = 2,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.94/14,780.18 = 2,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.94x = 14,780.18 × 2,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.94x = 41,900,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900,909.31/9,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.77

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