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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.80, 14,477.70 and 2,726.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.80, 14,477.70 and 2,726.30 is: 4,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.80 : 14,477.70 = 2,726.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.80/14,477.70 = 2,726.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.80x = 14,477.70 × 2,726.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.80x = 39,470,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,553.51/9,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.45

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