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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.54, 14,757.86 and 2,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.54, 14,757.86 and 2,819.94 is: 4,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.54 : 14,757.86 = 2,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.54/14,757.86 = 2,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.54x = 14,757.86 × 2,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.54x = 41,616,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616,309.16/9,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.64

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