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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.52, 14,754.51 and 2,911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.52, 14,754.51 and 2,911.02 is: 4,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.52 : 14,754.51 = 2,911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.52/14,754.51 = 2,911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.52x = 14,754.51 × 2,911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.52x = 42,950,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,673.70/9,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.45

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