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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.76, 14,501.06 and 2,740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.76, 14,501.06 and 2,740.26 is: 4,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.76 : 14,501.06 = 2,740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.76/14,501.06 = 2,740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.76x = 14,501.06 × 2,740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.76x = 39,736,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736,674.68/9,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.08

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