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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.93, 14,577.44 and 2,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.93, 14,577.44 and 2,792.25 is: 4,188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.93 : 14,577.44 = 2,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.93/14,577.44 = 2,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.93x = 14,577.44 × 2,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.93x = 40,703,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,842.88/9,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.53

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