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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.06, 14,792.39 and 2,841.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.06, 14,792.39 and 2,841.57 is: 4,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.06 : 14,792.39 = 2,841.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.06/14,792.39 = 2,841.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.06x = 14,792.39 × 2,841.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.06x = 42,033,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,597.44/9,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.72

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