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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.68, 14,458.56 and 2,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.68, 14,458.56 and 2,713 is: 4,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.68 : 14,458.56 = 2,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.68/14,458.56 = 2,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.68x = 14,458.56 × 2,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.68x = 39,226,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,073.28/9,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.65

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