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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.30, 14,622.87 and 2,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.30, 14,622.87 and 2,823.80 is: 4,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.30 : 14,622.87 = 2,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.30/14,622.87 = 2,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.30x = 14,622.87 × 2,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.30x = 41,292,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292,060.31/9,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.39

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