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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.30, 14,601.87 and 2,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.30, 14,601.87 and 2,809.80 is: 4,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.30 : 14,601.87 = 2,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.30/14,601.87 = 2,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.30x = 14,601.87 × 2,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.30x = 41,028,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,028,334.33/9,735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.39

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