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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.50, 14,631.75 and 2,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.50, 14,631.75 and 2,829.06 is: 4,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.50 : 14,631.75 = 2,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.50/14,631.75 = 2,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.50x = 14,631.75 × 2,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.50x = 41,394,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,098.66/9,754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.59

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