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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.98, 14,651.55 and 2,842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.98, 14,651.55 and 2,842.02 is: 4,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.98 : 14,651.55 = 2,842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.98/14,651.55 = 2,842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.98x = 14,651.55 × 2,842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.98x = 41,639,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639,998.13/9,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.34

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