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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.67, 14,467.50 and 2,719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.67, 14,467.50 and 2,719.71 is: 4,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.67 : 14,467.50 = 2,719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.67/14,467.50 = 2,719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.67x = 14,467.50 × 2,719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.67x = 39,347,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,347,404.43/9,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.70

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