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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781.53, 14,670.98 and 2,762.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781.53, 14,670.98 and 2,762.09 is: 4,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781.53 : 14,670.98 = 2,762.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781.53/14,670.98 = 2,762.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781.53x = 14,670.98 × 2,762.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781.53x = 40,522,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,522,583.60/9,781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.77

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