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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.06, 14,618.97 and 2,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.06, 14,618.97 and 2,819.94 is: 4,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.06 : 14,618.97 = 2,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.06/14,618.97 = 2,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.06x = 14,618.97 × 2,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.06x = 41,224,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,224,618.26/9,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.44

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