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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.89, 14,661.69 and 2,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.89, 14,661.69 and 2,753.96 is: 4,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.89 : 14,661.69 = 2,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.89/14,661.69 = 2,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.89x = 14,661.69 × 2,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.89x = 40,377,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377,707.79/9,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.18

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