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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.55, 14,761.94 and 2,821.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.55, 14,761.94 and 2,821.55 is: 4,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.55 : 14,761.94 = 2,821.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.55/14,761.94 = 2,821.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.55x = 14,761.94 × 2,821.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.55x = 41,651,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,463.89/9,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.21

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