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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.41, 14,635.95 and 2,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.41, 14,635.95 and 2,831.91 is: 4,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.41 : 14,635.95 = 2,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.41/14,635.95 = 2,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.41x = 14,635.95 × 2,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.41x = 41,447,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,693.16/9,757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.82

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