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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.56, 14,793.97 and 2,842.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.56, 14,793.97 and 2,842.69 is: 4,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.56 : 14,793.97 = 2,842.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.56/14,793.97 = 2,842.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.56x = 14,793.97 × 2,842.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.56x = 42,054,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,663.47/9,862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.07

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