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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.30, 14,803.44 and 2,848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.30, 14,803.44 and 2,848.49 is: 4,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.30 : 14,803.44 = 2,848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.30/14,803.44 = 2,848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.30x = 14,803.44 × 2,848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.30x = 42,167,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167,376.79/9,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.01

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