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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.76, 14,649.57 and 2,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.76, 14,649.57 and 2,839.26 is: 4,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.76 : 14,649.57 = 2,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.76/14,649.57 = 2,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.76x = 14,649.57 × 2,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.76x = 41,593,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593,938.12/9,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.60

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