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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.68, 14,741.52 and 2,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.68, 14,741.52 and 2,432.11 is: 3,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.68 : 14,741.52 = 2,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.68/14,741.52 = 2,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.68x = 14,741.52 × 2,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.68x = 35,852,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,998.21/9,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.17

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