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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.13, 14,793.21 and 2,843.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.13, 14,793.21 and 2,843.55 is: 4,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.13 : 14,793.21 = 2,843.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.13/14,793.21 = 2,843.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.13x = 14,793.21 × 2,843.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.13x = 42,065,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,232.30/9,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.03

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