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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.20, 14,548.54 and 2,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.20, 14,548.54 and 2,773 is: 4,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.20 : 14,548.54 = 2,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.20/14,548.54 = 2,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.20x = 14,548.54 × 2,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.20x = 40,343,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,101.42/9,700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.00

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