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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.46, 14,790.51 and 2,464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.46, 14,790.51 and 2,464.83 is: 3,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.46 : 14,790.51 = 2,464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.46/14,790.51 = 2,464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.46x = 14,790.51 × 2,464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.46x = 36,456,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456,092.76/9,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.20

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