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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.80, 14,751.36 and 2,815.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.80, 14,751.36 and 2,815.59 is: 4,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.80 : 14,751.36 = 2,815.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.80/14,751.36 = 2,815.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.80x = 14,751.36 × 2,815.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.80x = 41,533,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533,781.70/9,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.72

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