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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.74, 14,834.78 and 2,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.74, 14,834.78 and 2,775.50 is: 4,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.74 : 14,834.78 = 2,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.74/14,834.78 = 2,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.74x = 14,834.78 × 2,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.74x = 41,173,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,931.89/9,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.88

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