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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.83, 14,511.16 and 2,655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.83, 14,511.16 and 2,655.37 is: 3,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.83 : 14,511.16 = 2,655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.83/14,511.16 = 2,655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.83x = 14,511.16 × 2,655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.83x = 38,532,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,498.93/9,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.76

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