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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.01, 14,483.88 and 2,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.01, 14,483.88 and 2,730.51 is: 4,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.01 : 14,483.88 = 2,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.01/14,483.88 = 2,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.01x = 14,483.88 × 2,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.01x = 39,548,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,379.18/9,656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.73

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