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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.76, 14,736.87 and 2,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.76, 14,736.87 and 2,429.19 is: 3,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.76 : 14,736.87 = 2,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.76/14,736.87 = 2,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.76x = 14,736.87 × 2,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.76x = 35,798,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,657.24/9,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.72

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