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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,785.20, 14,777.41 and 9,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,785.20, 14,777.41 and 9,785.20 is: 14,777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,785.20 : 14,777.41 = 9,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,785.20/14,777.41 = 9,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,785.20x = 14,777.41 × 9,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,785.20x = 144,599,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,599,912.33/9,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.41

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