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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.02, 14,595.99 and 2,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.02, 14,595.99 and 2,805.52 is: 4,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.02 : 14,595.99 = 2,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.02/14,595.99 = 2,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.02x = 14,595.99 × 2,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.02x = 40,949,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,949,341.86/9,731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.12

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