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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.80, 14,605.62 and 2,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.80, 14,605.62 and 2,812.30 is: 4,218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.80 : 14,605.62 = 2,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.80/14,605.62 = 2,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.80x = 14,605.62 × 2,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.80x = 41,075,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075,385.13/9,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.14

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