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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.80, 14,804.19 and 2,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.80, 14,804.19 and 2,848.99 is: 4,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.80 : 14,804.19 = 2,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.80/14,804.19 = 2,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.80x = 14,804.19 × 2,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.80x = 42,176,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,989.27/9,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.77

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