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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.32, 14,622.48 and 2,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.32, 14,622.48 and 2,822.82 is: 4,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.32 : 14,622.48 = 2,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.32/14,622.48 = 2,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.32x = 14,622.48 × 2,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.32x = 41,276,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,276,628.99/9,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.23

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