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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.40, 14,717.82 and 2,792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.40, 14,717.82 and 2,792.12 is: 4,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.40 : 14,717.82 = 2,792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.40/14,717.82 = 2,792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.40x = 14,717.82 × 2,792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.40x = 41,093,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,919.58/9,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.38

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