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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.18, 14,458.77 and 2,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.18, 14,458.77 and 2,713.66 is: 4,070.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.18 : 14,458.77 = 2,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.18/14,458.77 = 2,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.18x = 14,458.77 × 2,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.18x = 39,236,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,185.80/9,639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.49

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