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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.88, 14,566.17 and 2,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.88, 14,566.17 and 2,785.38 is: 4,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.88 : 14,566.17 = 2,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.88/14,566.17 = 2,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.88x = 14,566.17 × 2,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.88x = 40,572,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572,318.59/9,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.03

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