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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,713.48, 14,567.70 and 2,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,713.48, 14,567.70 and 2,786.36 is: 4,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,713.48 : 14,567.70 = 2,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,713.48/14,567.70 = 2,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,713.48x = 14,567.70 × 2,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,713.48x = 40,590,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590,856.57/9,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.82

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