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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.10, 14,848.53 and 2,402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.10, 14,848.53 and 2,402.73 is: 3,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.10 : 14,848.53 = 2,402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.10/14,848.53 = 2,402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.10x = 14,848.53 × 2,402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.10x = 35,676,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676,940.99/9,899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.06

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