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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.56, 14,634.30 and 2,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.56, 14,634.30 and 2,830.12 is: 4,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.56 : 14,634.30 = 2,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.56/14,634.30 = 2,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.56x = 14,634.30 × 2,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.56x = 41,416,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,416,825.12/9,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.46

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