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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.32, 14,506.96 and 2,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.32, 14,506.96 and 2,651.36 is: 3,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.32 : 14,506.96 = 2,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.32/14,506.96 = 2,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.32x = 14,506.96 × 2,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.32x = 38,463,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,463,173.47/9,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.03

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