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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663, 14,494.50 and 2,737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663, 14,494.50 and 2,737.50 is: 4,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663 : 14,494.50 = 2,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663/14,494.50 = 2,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663x = 14,494.50 × 2,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663x = 39,678,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678,693.75/9,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.25

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