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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.56, 14,506.74 and 2,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.56, 14,506.74 and 2,744 is: 4,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.56 : 14,506.74 = 2,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.56/14,506.74 = 2,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.56x = 14,506.74 × 2,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.56x = 39,806,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,806,494.56/9,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.68

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