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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.40, 14,506.17 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.40, 14,506.17 and 2,651.13 is: 3,976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.40 : 14,506.17 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.40/14,506.17 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.40x = 14,506.17 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.40x = 38,457,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,732.53/9,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.44

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