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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.46, 14,475.67 and 2,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.46, 14,475.67 and 2,724.96 is: 4,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.46 : 14,475.67 = 2,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.46/14,475.67 = 2,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.46x = 14,475.67 × 2,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.46x = 39,445,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,445,621.72/9,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.43

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