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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.24, 14,706.13 and 2,408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.24, 14,706.13 and 2,408.69 is: 3,612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.24 : 14,706.13 = 2,408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.24/14,706.13 = 2,408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.24x = 14,706.13 × 2,408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.24x = 35,422,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,483.87/9,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.98

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