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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.60, 14,711.40 and 2,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.60, 14,711.40 and 2,787.60 is: 4,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.60 : 14,711.40 = 2,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.60/14,711.40 = 2,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.60x = 14,711.40 × 2,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.60x = 41,009,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009,498.64/9,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.40

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