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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.95, 14,574.49 and 2,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.95, 14,574.49 and 2,792.45 is: 4,187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.95 : 14,574.49 = 2,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.95/14,574.49 = 2,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.95x = 14,574.49 × 2,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.95x = 40,698,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,698,454.75/9,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.97

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