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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,756.84, 14,638.55 and 3,094.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,756.84, 14,638.55 and 3,094.43 is: 4,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,756.84 : 14,638.55 = 3,094.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,756.84/14,638.55 = 3,094.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,756.84x = 14,638.55 × 3,094.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,756.84x = 45,297,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,968.28/9,756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.69

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