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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.08, 14,460.24 and 2,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.08, 14,460.24 and 2,714.64 is: 4,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.08 : 14,460.24 = 2,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.08/14,460.24 = 2,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.08x = 14,460.24 × 2,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.08x = 39,254,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,345.91/9,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.99

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