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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.48, 14,647.13 and 2,838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.48, 14,647.13 and 2,838.98 is: 4,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.48 : 14,647.13 = 2,838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.48/14,647.13 = 2,838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.48x = 14,647.13 × 2,838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.48x = 41,582,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582,894.93/9,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.59

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