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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.38, 14,479.49 and 2,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.38, 14,479.49 and 2,725.88 is: 4,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.38 : 14,479.49 = 2,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.38/14,479.49 = 2,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.38x = 14,479.49 × 2,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.38x = 39,469,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469,286.62/9,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.50

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