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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,839.54, 14,754.96 and 2,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,839.54, 14,754.96 and 2,817.96 is: 4,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,839.54 : 14,754.96 = 2,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,839.54/14,754.96 = 2,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,839.54x = 14,754.96 × 2,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,839.54x = 41,578,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,578,831.75/9,839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.69

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