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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.08, 14,582.46 and 2,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.08, 14,582.46 and 2,795.96 is: 4,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.08 : 14,582.46 = 2,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.08/14,582.46 = 2,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.08x = 14,582.46 × 2,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.08x = 40,771,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771,974.86/9,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.32

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