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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.33, 14,801.11 and 2,847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.33, 14,801.11 and 2,847.48 is: 4,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.33 : 14,801.11 = 2,847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.33/14,801.11 = 2,847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.33x = 14,801.11 × 2,847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.33x = 42,145,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,864.70/9,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.25

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