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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.56, 14,638.50 and 2,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.56, 14,638.50 and 2,832.12 is: 4,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.56 : 14,638.50 = 2,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.56/14,638.50 = 2,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.56x = 14,638.50 × 2,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.56x = 41,457,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,457,988.62/9,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.81

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