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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.88, 14,637.86 and 2,643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.88, 14,637.86 and 2,643.38 is: 3,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.88 : 14,637.86 = 2,643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.88/14,637.86 = 2,643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.88x = 14,637.86 × 2,643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.88x = 38,693,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,501.97/9,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.95

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