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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.99, 14,657.99 and 2,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.99, 14,657.99 and 2,752.01 is: 4,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.99 : 14,657.99 = 2,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.99/14,657.99 = 2,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.99x = 14,657.99 × 2,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.99x = 40,338,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338,848.01/9,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.01

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