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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.80, 14,640.60 and 3,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.80, 14,640.60 and 3,189.20 is: 4,782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.80 : 14,640.60 = 3,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.80/14,640.60 = 3,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.80x = 14,640.60 × 3,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.80x = 46,691,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691,801.52/9,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.62

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