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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.50, 14,450.25 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.50, 14,450.25 and 2,708 is: 4,062

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.50 : 14,450.25 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.50/14,450.25 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.50x = 14,450.25 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.50x = 39,131,277
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131,277/9,633.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062

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