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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.74, 14,465.97 and 2,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.74, 14,465.97 and 2,718.42 is: 4,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.74 : 14,465.97 = 2,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.74/14,465.97 = 2,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.74x = 14,465.97 × 2,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.74x = 39,324,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,324,582.17/9,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.73

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