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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.32, 14,632.86 and 2,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.32, 14,632.86 and 2,827.92 is: 4,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.32 : 14,632.86 = 2,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.32/14,632.86 = 2,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.32x = 14,632.86 × 2,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.32x = 41,380,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,557.45/9,754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.28

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