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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.12, 14,497.56 and 2,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.12, 14,497.56 and 2,739 is: 4,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.12 : 14,497.56 = 2,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.12/14,497.56 = 2,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.12x = 14,497.56 × 2,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.12x = 39,708,816.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,816.84/9,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.04

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