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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.78, 14,645.08 and 3,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.78, 14,645.08 and 3,189 is: 4,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.78 : 14,645.08 = 3,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.78/14,645.08 = 3,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.78x = 14,645.08 × 3,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.78x = 46,703,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703,160.12/9,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.80

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