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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.02, 14,661.88 and 2,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.02, 14,661.88 and 2,754.08 is: 4,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.02 : 14,661.88 = 2,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.02/14,661.88 = 2,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.02x = 14,661.88 × 2,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.02x = 40,380,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380,020.24/9,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.36

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