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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.70, 14,773.61 and 9,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.70, 14,773.61 and 9,782.70 is: 14,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.70 : 14,773.61 = 9,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.70/14,773.61 = 9,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.70x = 14,773.61 × 9,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.70x = 144,525,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,525,745.63/9,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.61

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