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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.44, 14,741.26 and 2,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.44, 14,741.26 and 2,901.64 is: 4,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.44 : 14,741.26 = 2,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.44/14,741.26 = 2,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.44x = 14,741.26 × 2,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.44x = 42,773,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773,829.67/9,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.93

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