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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.50, 14,751.63 and 2,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.50, 14,751.63 and 2,907.18 is: 4,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.50 : 14,751.63 = 2,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.50/14,751.63 = 2,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.50x = 14,751.63 × 2,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.50x = 42,885,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,643.70/9,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.62

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