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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.04, 14,497.56 and 2,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.04, 14,497.56 and 2,738.64 is: 4,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.04 : 14,497.56 = 2,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.04/14,497.56 = 2,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.04x = 14,497.56 × 2,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.04x = 39,703,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,703,597.72/9,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.96

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