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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.48, 14,653.80 and 2,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.48, 14,653.80 and 2,843.52 is: 4,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.48 : 14,653.80 = 2,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.48/14,653.80 = 2,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.48x = 14,653.80 × 2,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.48x = 41,668,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,668,373.38/9,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.59

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