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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,742.27, 14,614.82 and 3,076.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,742.27, 14,614.82 and 3,076.51 is: 4,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,742.27 : 14,614.82 = 3,076.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,742.27/14,614.82 = 3,076.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,742.27x = 14,614.82 × 3,076.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,742.27x = 44,962,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962,639.88/9,742.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.21

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