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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.68, 14,797.06 and 2,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.68, 14,797.06 and 2,469.12 is: 3,703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.68 : 14,797.06 = 2,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.68/14,797.06 = 2,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.68x = 14,797.06 × 2,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.68x = 36,535,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,535,716.79/9,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.69

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