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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.04, 14,486.40 and 2,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.04, 14,486.40 and 2,731.60 is: 4,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.04 : 14,486.40 = 2,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.04/14,486.40 = 2,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.04x = 14,486.40 × 2,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.04x = 39,571,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571,050.24/9,657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.64

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