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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.71, 14,652.23 and 2,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.71, 14,652.23 and 2,841.75 is: 4,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.71 : 14,652.23 = 2,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.71/14,652.23 = 2,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.71x = 14,652.23 × 2,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.71x = 41,637,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,960.39/9,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.25

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