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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.77, 14,801.48 and 2,472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.77, 14,801.48 and 2,472.22 is: 3,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.77 : 14,801.48 = 2,472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.77/14,801.48 = 2,472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.77x = 14,801.48 × 2,472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.77x = 36,592,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592,544.20/9,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.29

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