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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.27, 14,728.77 and 2,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.27, 14,728.77 and 2,423.70 is: 3,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.27 : 14,728.77 = 2,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.27/14,728.77 = 2,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.27x = 14,728.77 × 2,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.27x = 35,698,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,698,119.85/9,819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.52

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