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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.51, 14,660.27 and 2,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.51, 14,660.27 and 2,753.52 is: 4,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.51 : 14,660.27 = 2,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.51/14,660.27 = 2,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.51x = 14,660.27 × 2,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.51x = 40,367,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,367,332.88/9,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.28

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