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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.63, 14,479.88 and 2,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.63, 14,479.88 and 2,726.13 is: 4,089.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.63 : 14,479.88 = 2,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.63/14,479.88 = 2,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.63x = 14,479.88 × 2,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.63x = 39,474,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,474,035.26/9,651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.88

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