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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.25, 14,771.81 and 2,920.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.25, 14,771.81 and 2,920.75 is: 4,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.25 : 14,771.81 = 2,920.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.25/14,771.81 = 2,920.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.25x = 14,771.81 × 2,920.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.25x = 43,144,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,764.06/9,846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.85

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