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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.70, 14,575.05 and 2,790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.70, 14,575.05 and 2,790.30 is: 4,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.70 : 14,575.05 = 2,790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.70/14,575.05 = 2,790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.70x = 14,575.05 × 2,790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.70x = 40,668,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668,762.02/9,716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.45

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