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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.33, 14,682.14 and 2,769.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.33, 14,682.14 and 2,769.29 is: 4,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.33 : 14,682.14 = 2,769.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.33/14,682.14 = 2,769.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.33x = 14,682.14 × 2,769.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.33x = 40,659,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,103.48/9,789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.41

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