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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.52, 14,658.20 and 2,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.52, 14,658.20 and 2,845 is: 4,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.52 : 14,658.20 = 2,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.52/14,658.20 = 2,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.52x = 14,658.20 × 2,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.52x = 41,702,579
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,579/9,770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.20

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