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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.82, 13,851.99 and 2,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.82, 13,851.99 and 2,481.50 is: 3,721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.82 : 13,851.99 = 2,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.82/13,851.99 = 2,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.82x = 13,851.99 × 2,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.82x = 34,373,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,713.19/9,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.78

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