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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.26, 14,731.49 and 2,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.26, 14,731.49 and 2,425.53 is: 3,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.26 : 14,731.49 = 2,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.26/14,731.49 = 2,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.26x = 14,731.49 × 2,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.26x = 35,731,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,645.97/9,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.19

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