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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.23, 14,652.75 and 2,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.23, 14,652.75 and 2,842.73 is: 4,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.23 : 14,652.75 = 2,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.23/14,652.75 = 2,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.23x = 14,652.75 × 2,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.23x = 41,653,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653,812.01/9,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.21

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