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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.39, 14,806.40 and 2,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.39, 14,806.40 and 2,850.88 is: 4,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.39 : 14,806.40 = 2,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.39/14,806.40 = 2,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.39x = 14,806.40 × 2,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.39x = 42,211,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211,269.63/9,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.69

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