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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.56, 14,656.24 and 2,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.56, 14,656.24 and 2,845.06 is: 4,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.56 : 14,656.24 = 2,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.56/14,656.24 = 2,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.56x = 14,656.24 × 2,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.56x = 41,697,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,882.17/9,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.71

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