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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.19, 14,795.49 and 2,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.19, 14,795.49 and 2,842.25 is: 4,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.19 : 14,795.49 = 2,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.19/14,795.49 = 2,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.19x = 14,795.49 × 2,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.19x = 42,052,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,481.45/9,862.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.01

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