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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.73, 14,782.13 and 2,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.73, 14,782.13 and 2,459.18 is: 3,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.73 : 14,782.13 = 2,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.73/14,782.13 = 2,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.73x = 14,782.13 × 2,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.73x = 36,351,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,351,952.33/9,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.78

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