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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.79, 14,508.27 and 2,653.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.79, 14,508.27 and 2,653.83 is: 3,980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.79 : 14,508.27 = 2,653.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.79/14,508.27 = 2,653.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.79x = 14,508.27 × 2,653.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.79x = 38,502,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502,482.17/9,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.08

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