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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.69, 14,637.24 and 4,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.69, 14,637.24 and 4,837.91 is: 7,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.69 : 14,637.24 = 4,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.69/14,637.24 = 4,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.69x = 14,637.24 × 4,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.69x = 70,813,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,813,576.58/9,764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.01

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