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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.78, 14,788.86 and 2,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.78, 14,788.86 and 2,934.28 is: 4,401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.78 : 14,788.86 = 2,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.78/14,788.86 = 2,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.78x = 14,788.86 × 2,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.78x = 43,394,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,656.12/9,859.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.18

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