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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,857.06, 14,784.18 and 2,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,857.06, 14,784.18 and 2,837.66 is: 4,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,857.06 : 14,784.18 = 2,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,857.06/14,784.18 = 2,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,857.06x = 14,784.18 × 2,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,857.06x = 41,952,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,476.22/9,857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.08

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