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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.51, 14,668.22 and 2,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.51, 14,668.22 and 2,853.01 is: 4,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.51 : 14,668.22 = 2,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.51/14,668.22 = 2,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.51x = 14,668.22 × 2,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.51x = 41,848,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,578.34/9,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.65

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