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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.58, 14,477.35 and 2,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.58, 14,477.35 and 2,726.08 is: 4,089.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.58 : 14,477.35 = 2,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.58/14,477.35 = 2,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.58x = 14,477.35 × 2,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.58x = 39,466,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466,414.29/9,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.11

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