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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.08, 14,639.42 and 2,834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.08, 14,639.42 and 2,834.12 is: 4,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.08 : 14,639.42 = 2,834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.08/14,639.42 = 2,834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.08x = 14,639.42 × 2,834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.08x = 41,489,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489,873.01/9,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.41

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