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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.84, 14,566.23 and 2,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.84, 14,566.23 and 2,785.34 is: 4,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.84 : 14,566.23 = 2,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.84/14,566.23 = 2,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.84x = 14,566.23 × 2,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.84x = 40,571,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571,830.24/9,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.00

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