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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.30, 14,767.74 and 2,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.30, 14,767.74 and 2,449.70 is: 3,674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.30 : 14,767.74 = 2,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.30/14,767.74 = 2,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.30x = 14,767.74 × 2,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.30x = 36,176,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176,532.68/9,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.50

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