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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.72, 14,565.36 and 2,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.72, 14,565.36 and 2,783.04 is: 4,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.72 : 14,565.36 = 2,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.72/14,565.36 = 2,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.72x = 14,565.36 × 2,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.72x = 40,535,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535,979.49/9,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.21

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