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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.23, 14,621.78 and 2,820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.23, 14,621.78 and 2,820.73 is: 4,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.23 : 14,621.78 = 2,820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.23/14,621.78 = 2,820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.23x = 14,621.78 × 2,820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.23x = 41,244,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,093.50/9,746.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.80

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