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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.89, 14,497.19 and 2,739.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.89, 14,497.19 and 2,739.39 is: 4,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.89 : 14,497.19 = 2,739.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.89/14,497.19 = 2,739.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.89x = 14,497.19 × 2,739.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.89x = 39,713,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713,457.31/9,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.04

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