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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.46, 14,825.19 and 2,863.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.46, 14,825.19 and 2,863.87 is: 4,295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.46 : 14,825.19 = 2,863.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.46/14,825.19 = 2,863.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.46x = 14,825.19 × 2,863.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.46x = 42,457,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,416.89/9,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.81

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