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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.88, 14,654.32 and 2,842.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.88, 14,654.32 and 2,842.36 is: 4,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.88 : 14,654.32 = 2,842.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.88/14,654.32 = 2,842.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.88x = 14,654.32 × 2,842.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.88x = 41,652,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,853.00/9,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.27

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