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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.66, 14,701.33 and 2,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.66, 14,701.33 and 2,782.29 is: 4,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.66 : 14,701.33 = 2,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.66/14,701.33 = 2,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.66x = 14,701.33 × 2,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.66x = 40,903,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903,363.45/9,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.11

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