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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.46, 14,835.71 and 2,495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.46, 14,835.71 and 2,495.49 is: 3,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.46 : 14,835.71 = 2,495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.46/14,835.71 = 2,495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.46x = 14,835.71 × 2,495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.46x = 37,022,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022,385.97/9,890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.24

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