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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.81, 14,638.62 and 2,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.81, 14,638.62 and 2,833.31 is: 4,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.81 : 14,638.62 = 2,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.81/14,638.62 = 2,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.81x = 14,638.62 × 2,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.81x = 41,475,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475,795.65/9,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.09

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