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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.31, 14,463.34 and 2,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.31, 14,463.34 and 2,716.19 is: 4,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.31 : 14,463.34 = 2,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.31/14,463.34 = 2,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.31x = 14,463.34 × 2,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.31x = 39,285,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285,179.47/9,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.83

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