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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.76, 14,470.38 and 2,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.76, 14,470.38 and 2,721 is: 4,081.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.76 : 14,470.38 = 2,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.76/14,470.38 = 2,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.76x = 14,470.38 × 2,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.76x = 39,373,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373,903.98/9,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.57

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