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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.38, 14,679.24 and 2,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.38, 14,679.24 and 2,766.92 is: 4,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.38 : 14,679.24 = 2,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.38/14,679.24 = 2,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.38x = 14,679.24 × 2,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.38x = 40,616,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616,282.74/9,786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.29

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