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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.04, 14,457.58 and 2,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.04, 14,457.58 and 2,713.08 is: 4,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.04 : 14,457.58 = 2,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.04/14,457.58 = 2,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.04x = 14,457.58 × 2,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.04x = 39,224,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,571.15/9,638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.77

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