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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.81, 14,486.76 and 2,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.81, 14,486.76 and 2,732.31 is: 4,098.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.81 : 14,486.76 = 2,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.81/14,486.76 = 2,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.81x = 14,486.76 × 2,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.81x = 39,582,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,319.22/9,657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.48

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