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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.83, 14,753.34 and 2,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.83, 14,753.34 and 2,440.13 is: 3,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.83 : 14,753.34 = 2,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.83/14,753.34 = 2,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.83x = 14,753.34 × 2,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.83x = 35,999,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,999,993.77/9,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.09

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