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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.62, 14,564.43 and 2,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.62, 14,564.43 and 2,784.12 is: 4,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.62 : 14,564.43 = 2,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.62/14,564.43 = 2,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.62x = 14,564.43 × 2,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.62x = 40,549,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549,120.85/9,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.18

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