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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.93, 14,807.52 and 2,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.93, 14,807.52 and 2,476.45 is: 3,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.93 : 14,807.52 = 2,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.93/14,807.52 = 2,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.93x = 14,807.52 × 2,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.93x = 36,670,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670,082.90/9,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.58

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