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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.75, 14,631.03 and 2,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.75, 14,631.03 and 2,828.25 is: 4,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.75 : 14,631.03 = 2,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.75/14,631.03 = 2,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.75x = 14,631.03 × 2,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.75x = 41,380,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,210.60/9,753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.49

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