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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706.50, 14,562.18 and 2,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,706.50, 14,562.18 and 2,781 is: 4,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,706.50 : 14,562.18 = 2,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,706.50/14,562.18 = 2,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,706.50x = 14,562.18 × 2,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,706.50x = 40,497,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,497,422.58/9,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.20

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