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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.32, 14,606.72 and 2,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.32, 14,606.72 and 2,812.36 is: 4,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.32 : 14,606.72 = 2,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.32/14,606.72 = 2,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.32x = 14,606.72 × 2,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.32x = 41,079,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079,355.06/9,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.75

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