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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.63, 14,457.95 and 2,713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.63, 14,457.95 and 2,713.13 is: 4,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.63 : 14,457.95 = 2,713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.63/14,457.95 = 2,713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.63x = 14,457.95 × 2,713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.63x = 39,226,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,212.03/9,638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.69

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