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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.61, 14,737.20 and 2,429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.61, 14,737.20 and 2,429.06 is: 3,643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.61 : 14,737.20 = 2,429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.61/14,737.20 = 2,429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.61x = 14,737.20 × 2,429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.61x = 35,797,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,543.03/9,824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.66

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