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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.35, 14,661.86 and 2,755.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.35, 14,661.86 and 2,755.89 is: 4,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.35 : 14,661.86 = 2,755.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.35/14,661.86 = 2,755.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.35x = 14,661.86 × 2,755.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.35x = 40,406,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,406,473.36/9,775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.51

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