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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.75, 14,754.91 and 2,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.75, 14,754.91 and 2,441.12 is: 3,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.75 : 14,754.91 = 2,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.75/14,754.91 = 2,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.75x = 14,754.91 × 2,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.75x = 36,018,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018,505.90/9,836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.63

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