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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.94, 14,789.82 and 2,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.94, 14,789.82 and 2,464.35 is: 3,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.94 : 14,789.82 = 2,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.94/14,789.82 = 2,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.94x = 14,789.82 × 2,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.94x = 36,447,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,292.92/9,859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.50

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