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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.48, 14,732.24 and 2,800.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.48, 14,732.24 and 2,800.59 is: 4,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.48 : 14,732.24 = 2,800.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.48/14,732.24 = 2,800.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.48x = 14,732.24 × 2,800.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.48x = 41,258,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,950.02/9,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.89

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