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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.53, 14,827.45 and 2,864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.53, 14,827.45 and 2,864.68 is: 4,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.53 : 14,827.45 = 2,864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.53/14,827.45 = 2,864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.53x = 14,827.45 × 2,864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.53x = 42,475,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,475,899.47/9,886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.34

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