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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.28, 14,425.92 and 2,691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.28, 14,425.92 and 2,691.78 is: 4,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.28 : 14,425.92 = 2,691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.28/14,425.92 = 2,691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.28x = 14,425.92 × 2,691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.28x = 38,831,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831,402.94/9,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.67

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