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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.39, 14,666.10 and 2,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.39, 14,666.10 and 2,849.89 is: 4,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.39 : 14,666.10 = 2,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.39/14,666.10 = 2,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.39x = 14,666.10 × 2,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.39x = 41,796,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796,771.73/9,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.71

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