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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.52, 14,477.28 and 2,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.52, 14,477.28 and 2,726 is: 4,089

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.52 : 14,477.28 = 2,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.52/14,477.28 = 2,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.52x = 14,477.28 × 2,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.52x = 39,465,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,465,065.28/9,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089

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