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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.02, 14,774.91 and 2,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.02, 14,774.91 and 2,830.20 is: 4,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.02 : 14,774.91 = 2,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.02/14,774.91 = 2,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.02x = 14,774.91 × 2,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.02x = 41,815,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,815,950.28/9,850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.27

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