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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856, 14,783.94 and 2,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856, 14,783.94 and 2,836.18 is: 4,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856 : 14,783.94 = 2,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856/14,783.94 = 2,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856x = 14,783.94 × 2,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856x = 41,929,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929,914.95/9,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.25

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