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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.44, 14,622.64 and 2,352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.44, 14,622.64 and 2,352.89 is: 3,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.44 : 14,622.64 = 2,352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.44/14,622.64 = 2,352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.44x = 14,622.64 × 2,352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.44x = 34,405,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405,494.10/9,748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.33

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