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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.62, 14,717.49 and 2,416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.62, 14,717.49 and 2,416.03 is: 3,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.62 : 14,717.49 = 2,416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.62/14,717.49 = 2,416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.62x = 14,717.49 × 2,416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.62x = 35,557,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,557,858.31/9,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.05

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