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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.39, 14,739.52 and 2,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.39, 14,739.52 and 2,709.97 is: 4,064.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.39 : 14,739.52 = 2,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.39/14,739.52 = 2,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.39x = 14,739.52 × 2,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.39x = 39,943,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943,701.38/9,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.53

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