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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.70, 14,642.73 and 2,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.70, 14,642.73 and 2,839.74 is: 4,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.70 : 14,642.73 = 2,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.70/14,642.73 = 2,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.70x = 14,642.73 × 2,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.70x = 41,581,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581,546.09/9,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.35

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