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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.76, 14,768.73 and 3,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.76, 14,768.73 and 3,091.38 is: 4,637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.76 : 14,768.73 = 3,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.76/14,768.73 = 3,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.76x = 14,768.73 × 3,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.76x = 45,655,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655,756.55/9,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.10

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