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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.44, 14,796.38 and 2,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.44, 14,796.38 and 2,843.73 is: 4,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.44 : 14,796.38 = 2,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.44/14,796.38 = 2,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.44x = 14,796.38 × 2,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.44x = 42,076,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076,821.50/9,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.08

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