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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.06, 14,654 and 2,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.06, 14,654 and 2,843.56 is: 4,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.06 : 14,654 = 2,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.06/14,654 = 2,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.06x = 14,654 × 2,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.06x = 41,669,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669,528.24/9,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.46

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