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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.81, 14,654.15 and 2,842.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.81, 14,654.15 and 2,842.31 is: 4,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.81 : 14,654.15 = 2,842.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.81/14,654.15 = 2,842.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.81x = 14,654.15 × 2,842.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.81x = 41,651,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,670.17/9,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.18

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