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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.77, 14,706.53 and 2,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.77, 14,706.53 and 2,783.85 is: 4,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.77 : 14,706.53 = 2,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.77/14,706.53 = 2,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.77x = 14,706.53 × 2,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.77x = 40,940,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940,780.50/9,803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.03

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