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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,736.04, 14,606.22 and 2,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,736.04, 14,606.22 and 2,810 is: 4,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,736.04 : 14,606.22 = 2,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,736.04/14,606.22 = 2,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,736.04x = 14,606.22 × 2,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,736.04x = 41,043,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,478.20/9,736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.62

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