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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.53, 14,739.83 and 2,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.53, 14,739.83 and 2,430.96 is: 3,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.53 : 14,739.83 = 2,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.53/14,739.83 = 2,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.53x = 14,739.83 × 2,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.53x = 35,831,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831,937.14/9,826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.45

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