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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.88, 14,657.31 and 2,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.88, 14,657.31 and 2,844.38 is: 4,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.88 : 14,657.31 = 2,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.88/14,657.31 = 2,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.88x = 14,657.31 × 2,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.88x = 41,690,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690,886.13/9,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.29

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