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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.26, 14,741.28 and 2,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.26, 14,741.28 and 2,901.76 is: 4,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.26 : 14,741.28 = 2,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.26/14,741.28 = 2,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.26x = 14,741.28 × 2,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.26x = 42,775,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,656.65/9,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.76

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