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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.81, 14,693.84 and 2,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.81, 14,693.84 and 2,870.45 is: 4,305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.81 : 14,693.84 = 2,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.81/14,693.84 = 2,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.81x = 14,693.84 × 2,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.81x = 42,177,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177,933.03/9,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.71

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