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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,658.64, 14,490.40 and 2,733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,658.64, 14,490.40 and 2,733.16 is: 4,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,658.64 : 14,490.40 = 2,733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,658.64/14,490.40 = 2,733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,658.64x = 14,490.40 × 2,733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,658.64x = 39,604,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604,581.66/9,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.43

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