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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.23, 14,464.82 and 2,717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.23, 14,464.82 and 2,717.73 is: 4,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.23 : 14,464.82 = 2,717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.23/14,464.82 = 2,717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.23x = 14,464.82 × 2,717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.23x = 39,311,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311,461.67/9,643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.59

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