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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.17, 14,709.24 and 2,787.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.17, 14,709.24 and 2,787.51 is: 4,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.17 : 14,709.24 = 2,787.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.17/14,709.24 = 2,787.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.17x = 14,709.24 × 2,787.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.17x = 41,002,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,139.65/9,807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.83

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