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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.65, 14,650.38 and 2,841.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.65, 14,650.38 and 2,841.15 is: 4,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.65 : 14,650.38 = 2,841.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.65/14,650.38 = 2,841.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.65x = 14,650.38 × 2,841.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.65x = 41,623,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623,962.60/9,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.85

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