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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.22, 14,673.30 and 2,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.22, 14,673.30 and 2,386.71 is: 3,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.22 : 14,673.30 = 2,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.22/14,673.30 = 2,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.22x = 14,673.30 × 2,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.22x = 35,020,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020,911.84/9,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.06

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