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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,760.22, 14,640.74 and 2,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,760.22, 14,640.74 and 2,834.72 is: 4,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,760.22 : 14,640.74 = 2,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,760.22/14,640.74 = 2,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,760.22x = 14,640.74 × 2,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,760.22x = 41,502,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502,376.65/9,760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.20

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