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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.29, 14,803.59 and 2,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.29, 14,803.59 and 2,473.81 is: 3,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.29 : 14,803.59 = 2,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.29/14,803.59 = 2,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.29x = 14,803.59 × 2,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.29x = 36,621,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621,268.98/9,869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.63

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