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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.50, 14,765.38 and 2,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.50, 14,765.38 and 2,825.12 is: 4,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.50 : 14,765.38 = 2,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.50/14,765.38 = 2,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.50x = 14,765.38 × 2,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.50x = 41,713,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713,970.35/9,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.29

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