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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.50, 14,658.18 and 2,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.50, 14,658.18 and 2,845 is: 4,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.50 : 14,658.18 = 2,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.50/14,658.18 = 2,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.50x = 14,658.18 × 2,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.50x = 41,702,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,522.10/9,770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.21

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