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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.61, 14,766.87 and 2,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.61, 14,766.87 and 2,824.73 is: 4,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.61 : 14,766.87 = 2,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.61/14,766.87 = 2,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.61x = 14,766.87 × 2,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.61x = 41,712,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,420.70/9,846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.22

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