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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.26, 14,659.32 and 2,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.26, 14,659.32 and 2,845.76 is: 4,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.26 : 14,659.32 = 2,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.26/14,659.32 = 2,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.26x = 14,659.32 × 2,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.26x = 41,716,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,906.48/9,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.35

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