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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.67, 14,449.50 and 2,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.67, 14,449.50 and 2,707.71 is: 4,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.67 : 14,449.50 = 2,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.67/14,449.50 = 2,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.67x = 14,449.50 × 2,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.67x = 39,125,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,125,055.65/9,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.70

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