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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.74, 14,754.29 and 2,817.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.74, 14,754.29 and 2,817.65 is: 4,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.74 : 14,754.29 = 2,817.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.74/14,754.29 = 2,817.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.74x = 14,754.29 × 2,817.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.74x = 41,572,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,572,337.36/9,837.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.80

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