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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.80, 14,637.72 and 2,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.80, 14,637.72 and 2,832.30 is: 4,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.80 : 14,637.72 = 2,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.80/14,637.72 = 2,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.80x = 14,637.72 × 2,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.80x = 41,458,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458,414.36/9,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.75

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