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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.80, 14,651.70 and 8,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.80, 14,651.70 and 8,033.20 is: 12,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.80 : 14,651.70 = 8,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.80/14,651.70 = 8,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.80x = 14,651.70 × 8,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.80x = 117,700,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,700,036.44/9,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.32

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