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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.94, 14,798.62 and 2,845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.94, 14,798.62 and 2,845.22 is: 4,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.94 : 14,798.62 = 2,845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.94/14,798.62 = 2,845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.94x = 14,798.62 × 2,845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.94x = 42,105,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105,329.60/9,866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.31

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