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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.76, 14,626.55 and 2,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.76, 14,626.55 and 2,998.59 is: 4,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.76 : 14,626.55 = 2,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.76/14,626.55 = 2,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.76x = 14,626.55 × 2,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.76x = 43,859,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,859,015.86/9,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.16

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