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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.58, 14,732.61 and 2,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.58, 14,732.61 and 2,802.23 is: 4,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.58 : 14,732.61 = 2,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.58/14,732.61 = 2,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.58x = 14,732.61 × 2,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.58x = 41,284,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,088.06/9,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.41

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