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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.56, 14,635.83 and 2,738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.56, 14,635.83 and 2,738.06 is: 4,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.56 : 14,635.83 = 2,738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.56/14,635.83 = 2,738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.56x = 14,635.83 × 2,738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.56x = 40,073,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,073,780.69/9,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.95

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