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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.44, 14,797.87 and 2,844.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.44, 14,797.87 and 2,844.73 is: 4,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.44 : 14,797.87 = 2,844.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.44/14,797.87 = 2,844.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.44x = 14,797.87 × 2,844.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.44x = 42,095,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095,944.73/9,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.58

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