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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.50, 14,597.79 and 2,806.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.50, 14,597.79 and 2,806.54 is: 4,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.50 : 14,597.79 = 2,806.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.50/14,597.79 = 2,806.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.50x = 14,597.79 × 2,806.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.50x = 40,969,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969,281.55/9,731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.97

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