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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.55, 14,794.65 and 2,843.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.55, 14,794.65 and 2,843.02 is: 4,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.55 : 14,794.65 = 2,843.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.55/14,794.65 = 2,843.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.55x = 14,794.65 × 2,843.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.55x = 42,061,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,421.12/9,864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.90

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