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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,798.62, 14,698.80 and 2,778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,798.62, 14,698.80 and 2,778.69 is: 4,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,798.62 : 14,698.80 = 2,778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,798.62/14,698.80 = 2,778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,798.62x = 14,698.80 × 2,778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,798.62x = 40,843,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843,463.69/9,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.29

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