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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.24, 14,665.62 and 2,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.24, 14,665.62 and 2,851.80 is: 4,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.24 : 14,665.62 = 2,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.24/14,665.62 = 2,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.24x = 14,665.62 × 2,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.24x = 41,823,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823,415.12/9,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.63

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