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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703.07, 14,554.59 and 2,777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703.07, 14,554.59 and 2,777.57 is: 4,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703.07 : 14,554.59 = 2,777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703.07/14,554.59 = 2,777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703.07x = 14,554.59 × 2,777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703.07x = 40,426,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426,392.55/9,703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.35

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