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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.86, 14,503.46 and 2,651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.86, 14,503.46 and 2,651.09 is: 3,975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.86 : 14,503.46 = 2,651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.86/14,503.46 = 2,651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.86x = 14,503.46 × 2,651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.86x = 38,449,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449,977.77/9,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.86

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