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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.82, 14,766.70 and 2,824.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.82, 14,766.70 and 2,824.27 is: 4,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.82 : 14,766.70 = 2,824.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.82/14,766.70 = 2,824.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.82x = 14,766.70 × 2,824.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.82x = 41,705,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,133.69/9,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.82

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