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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,884.62, 14,827.70 and 2,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,884.62, 14,827.70 and 2,864.75 is: 4,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,884.62 : 14,827.70 = 2,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,884.62/14,827.70 = 2,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,884.62x = 14,827.70 × 2,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,884.62x = 42,477,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477,639.25/9,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.35

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