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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.07, 14,781.06 and 2,458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.07, 14,781.06 and 2,458.53 is: 3,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.07 : 14,781.06 = 2,458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.07/14,781.06 = 2,458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.07x = 14,781.06 × 2,458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.07x = 36,339,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339,679.44/9,854.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.78

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