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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.24, 14,739.90 and 2,805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.24, 14,739.90 and 2,805.71 is: 4,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.24 : 14,739.90 = 2,805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.24/14,739.90 = 2,805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.24x = 14,739.90 × 2,805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.24x = 41,355,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355,847.98/9,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.72

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