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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.10, 14,591.32 and 2,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.10, 14,591.32 and 2,800.06 is: 4,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.10 : 14,591.32 = 2,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.10/14,591.32 = 2,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.10x = 14,591.32 × 2,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.10x = 40,856,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856,571.48/9,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.71

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