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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.73, 14,822.48 and 2,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.73, 14,822.48 and 2,486.03 is: 3,729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.73 : 14,822.48 = 2,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.73/14,822.48 = 2,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.73x = 14,822.48 × 2,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.73x = 36,849,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849,062.06/9,881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.01

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