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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.67, 14,448 and 2,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.67, 14,448 and 2,706.71 is: 4,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.67 : 14,448 = 2,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.67/14,448 = 2,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.67x = 14,448 × 2,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.67x = 39,106,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106,546.08/9,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.20

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