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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.91, 14,740.19 and 2,431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.91, 14,740.19 and 2,431.37 is: 3,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.91 : 14,740.19 = 2,431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.91/14,740.19 = 2,431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.91x = 14,740.19 × 2,431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.91x = 35,838,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838,849.68/9,826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.01

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