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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,813.98, 14,720.85 and 2,418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,813.98, 14,720.85 and 2,418.51 is: 3,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,813.98 : 14,720.85 = 2,418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,813.98/14,720.85 = 2,418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,813.98x = 14,720.85 × 2,418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,813.98x = 35,602,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,522.93/9,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.74

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