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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.28, 14,506.28 and 2,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.28, 14,506.28 and 2,743.76 is: 4,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.28 : 14,506.28 = 2,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.28/14,506.28 = 2,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.28x = 14,506.28 × 2,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.28x = 39,801,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801,750.81/9,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.31

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