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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,743.63, 14,615.44 and 2,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,743.63, 14,615.44 and 2,818.13 is: 4,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,743.63 : 14,615.44 = 2,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,743.63/14,615.44 = 2,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,743.63x = 14,615.44 × 2,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,743.63x = 41,188,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188,129.80/9,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.19

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