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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.83, 14,756.34 and 2,442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.83, 14,756.34 and 2,442.13 is: 3,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.83 : 14,756.34 = 2,442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.83/14,756.34 = 2,442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.83x = 14,756.34 × 2,442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.83x = 36,036,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,900.60/9,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.09

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