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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,654.68, 14,482.56 and 2,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,654.68, 14,482.56 and 2,729 is: 4,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654.68 : 14,482.56 = 2,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654.68/14,482.56 = 2,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654.68x = 14,482.56 × 2,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654.68x = 39,522,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522,906.24/9,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.65

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