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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.02, 14,592.99 and 2,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.02, 14,592.99 and 2,803.52 is: 4,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.02 : 14,592.99 = 2,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.02/14,592.99 = 2,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.02x = 14,592.99 × 2,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.02x = 40,911,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,911,739.32/9,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.12

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