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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.12, 14,562.06 and 2,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.12, 14,562.06 and 2,782 is: 4,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.12 : 14,562.06 = 2,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.12/14,562.06 = 2,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.12x = 14,562.06 × 2,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.12x = 40,511,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,511,650.92/9,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.54

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