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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.05, 14,656.95 and 2,846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.05, 14,656.95 and 2,846.55 is: 4,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.05 : 14,656.95 = 2,846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.05/14,656.95 = 2,846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.05x = 14,656.95 × 2,846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.05x = 41,721,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,741.02/9,772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.50

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