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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.76, 14,482.96 and 2,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.76, 14,482.96 and 2,731.80 is: 4,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.76 : 14,482.96 = 2,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.76/14,482.96 = 2,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.76x = 14,482.96 × 2,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.76x = 39,564,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,564,550.13/9,656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.08

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