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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.68, 14,464.02 and 2,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.68, 14,464.02 and 2,717.18 is: 4,075.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.68 : 14,464.02 = 2,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.68/14,464.02 = 2,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.68x = 14,464.02 × 2,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.68x = 39,301,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,345.86/9,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.77

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