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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.40, 14,507.67 and 2,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.40, 14,507.67 and 2,652.13 is: 3,977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.40 : 14,507.67 = 2,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.40/14,507.67 = 2,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.40x = 14,507.67 × 2,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.40x = 38,476,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,476,226.84/9,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.94

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