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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.10, 14,687.46 and 2,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.10, 14,687.46 and 2,771.13 is: 4,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.10 : 14,687.46 = 2,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.10/14,687.46 = 2,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.10x = 14,687.46 × 2,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.10x = 40,700,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700,861.03/9,791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.92

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