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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.83, 14,679.89 and 2,767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.83, 14,679.89 and 2,767.79 is: 4,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.83 : 14,679.89 = 2,767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.83/14,679.89 = 2,767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.83x = 14,679.89 × 2,767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.83x = 40,630,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630,779.34/9,787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.15

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