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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.76, 14,465.88 and 2,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.76, 14,465.88 and 2,718 is: 4,077.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.76 : 14,465.88 = 2,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.76/14,465.88 = 2,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.76x = 14,465.88 × 2,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.76x = 39,318,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,318,261.84/9,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.07

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