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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.24, 14,741.40 and 2,806.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.24, 14,741.40 and 2,806.71 is: 4,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.24 : 14,741.40 = 2,806.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.24/14,741.40 = 2,806.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.24x = 14,741.40 × 2,806.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.24x = 41,374,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374,834.79/9,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.22

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