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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.48, 14,606.70 and 2,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.48, 14,606.70 and 2,812.36 is: 4,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.48 : 14,606.70 = 2,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.48/14,606.70 = 2,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.48x = 14,606.70 × 2,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.48x = 41,079,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079,298.81/9,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.81

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