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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.24, 14,512.36 and 2,655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.24, 14,512.36 and 2,655.14 is: 3,982.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.24 : 14,512.36 = 2,655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.24/14,512.36 = 2,655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.24x = 14,512.36 × 2,655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.24x = 38,532,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,347.53/9,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.57

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