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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.27, 14,662.53 and 2,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.27, 14,662.53 and 2,848.77 is: 4,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.27 : 14,662.53 = 2,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.27/14,662.53 = 2,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.27x = 14,662.53 × 2,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.27x = 41,770,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,175.59/9,774.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.48

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