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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783, 14,674.14 and 2,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783, 14,674.14 and 2,763.06 is: 4,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783 : 14,674.14 = 2,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783/14,674.14 = 2,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783x = 14,674.14 × 2,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783x = 40,545,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,545,529.27/9,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.49

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