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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.38, 14,652.97 and 2,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.38, 14,652.97 and 2,842.88 is: 4,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.38 : 14,652.97 = 2,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.38/14,652.97 = 2,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.38x = 14,652.97 × 2,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.38x = 41,656,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656,554.98/9,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.43

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