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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.04, 14,564.22 and 2,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.04, 14,564.22 and 2,782 is: 4,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.04 : 14,564.22 = 2,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.04/14,564.22 = 2,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.04x = 14,564.22 × 2,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.04x = 40,517,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,517,660.04/9,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.62

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