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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.50, 14,462.28 and 2,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.50, 14,462.28 and 2,716 is: 4,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.50 : 14,462.28 = 2,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.50/14,462.28 = 2,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.50x = 14,462.28 × 2,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.50x = 39,279,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,552.48/9,641.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.01

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