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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.70, 14,669.32 and 2,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.70, 14,669.32 and 2,757.78 is: 4,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.70 : 14,669.32 = 2,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.70/14,669.32 = 2,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.70x = 14,669.32 × 2,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.70x = 40,454,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,454,780.19/9,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.45

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