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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.45, 14,703.55 and 2,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.45, 14,703.55 and 2,406.94 is: 3,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.45 : 14,703.55 = 2,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.45/14,703.55 = 2,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.45x = 14,703.55 × 2,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.45x = 35,390,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390,562.64/9,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.38

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