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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697.38, 14,546.79 and 2,772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697.38, 14,546.79 and 2,772.42 is: 4,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697.38 : 14,546.79 = 2,772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697.38/14,546.79 = 2,772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697.38x = 14,546.79 × 2,772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697.38x = 40,329,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,329,811.53/9,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.84

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