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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.42, 14,479.56 and 2,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.42, 14,479.56 and 2,725.92 is: 4,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.42 : 14,479.56 = 2,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.42/14,479.56 = 2,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.42x = 14,479.56 × 2,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.42x = 39,470,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,122.20/9,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.57

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