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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.06, 14,782.69 and 2,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856.06, 14,782.69 and 2,836.66 is: 4,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856.06 : 14,782.69 = 2,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856.06/14,782.69 = 2,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856.06x = 14,782.69 × 2,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856.06x = 41,933,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933,465.42/9,856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.59

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