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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.58, 14,640.17 and 2,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.58, 14,640.17 and 2,834.62 is: 4,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.58 : 14,640.17 = 2,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.58/14,640.17 = 2,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.58x = 14,640.17 × 2,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.58x = 41,499,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,318.69/9,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.16

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