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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.74, 14,756.34 and 2,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.74, 14,756.34 and 2,442.06 is: 3,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.74 : 14,756.34 = 2,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.74/14,756.34 = 2,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.74x = 14,756.34 × 2,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.74x = 36,035,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,867.66/9,837.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.02

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