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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.56, 14,654.74 and 2,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.56, 14,654.74 and 2,844.06 is: 4,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.56 : 14,654.74 = 2,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.56/14,654.74 = 2,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.56x = 14,654.74 × 2,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.56x = 41,678,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,678,959.84/9,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.21

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