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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.04, 14,447.10 and 2,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.04, 14,447.10 and 2,705 is: 4,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.04 : 14,447.10 = 2,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.04/14,447.10 = 2,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.04x = 14,447.10 × 2,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.04x = 39,079,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079,405.50/9,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.65

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