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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.08, 14,625.76 and 2,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.08, 14,625.76 and 2,824 is: 4,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.08 : 14,625.76 = 2,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.08/14,625.76 = 2,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.08x = 14,625.76 × 2,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.08x = 41,303,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303,146.24/9,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.19

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