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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657, 14,486.04 and 2,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657, 14,486.04 and 2,732.04 is: 4,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657 : 14,486.04 = 2,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657/14,486.04 = 2,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657x = 14,486.04 × 2,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657x = 39,576,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576,440.72/9,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.21

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