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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.25, 14,653.31 and 2,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.25, 14,653.31 and 2,841.75 is: 4,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.25 : 14,653.31 = 2,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.25/14,653.31 = 2,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.25x = 14,653.31 × 2,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.25x = 41,641,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641,029.48/9,767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.33

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