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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.38, 14,670.60 and 2,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.38, 14,670.60 and 2,852.88 is: 4,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.38 : 14,670.60 = 2,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.38/14,670.60 = 2,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.38x = 14,670.60 × 2,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.38x = 41,853,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,461.33/9,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.20

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