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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.91, 14,746.28 and 4,904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.91, 14,746.28 and 4,904.97 is: 7,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.91 : 14,746.28 = 4,904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.91/14,746.28 = 4,904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.91x = 14,746.28 × 4,904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.91x = 72,330,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,330,036.49/9,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.90

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