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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.64, 14,609.16 and 2,812.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.64, 14,609.16 and 2,812.08 is: 4,218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.64 : 14,609.16 = 2,812.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.64/14,609.16 = 2,812.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.64x = 14,609.16 × 2,812.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.64x = 41,082,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082,126.65/9,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.90

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