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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.08, 14,464.56 and 2,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.08, 14,464.56 and 2,717.52 is: 4,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.08 : 14,464.56 = 2,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.08/14,464.56 = 2,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.08x = 14,464.56 × 2,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.08x = 39,307,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,731.09/9,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.26

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