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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.19, 14,483.63 and 2,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.19, 14,483.63 and 2,729.69 is: 4,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.19 : 14,483.63 = 2,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.19/14,483.63 = 2,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.19x = 14,483.63 × 2,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.19x = 39,535,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535,819.97/9,655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.77

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