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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.54, 14,751.97 and 2,815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.54, 14,751.97 and 2,815.96 is: 4,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.54 : 14,751.97 = 2,815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.54/14,751.97 = 2,815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.54x = 14,751.97 × 2,815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.54x = 41,540,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540,869.60/9,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.69

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