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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.44, 14,603.28 and 2,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.44, 14,603.28 and 2,810 is: 4,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.44 : 14,603.28 = 2,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.44/14,603.28 = 2,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.44x = 14,603.28 × 2,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.44x = 41,035,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,035,216.80/9,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.03

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