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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.96, 14,739.48 and 2,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.96, 14,739.48 and 2,807.44 is: 4,210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.96 : 14,739.48 = 2,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.96/14,739.48 = 2,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.96x = 14,739.48 × 2,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.96x = 41,380,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,205.73/9,826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.89

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