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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.62, 14,795.46 and 2,468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.62, 14,795.46 and 2,468.05 is: 3,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.62 : 14,795.46 = 2,468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.62/14,795.46 = 2,468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.62x = 14,795.46 × 2,468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.62x = 36,515,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515,999.79/9,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.09

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