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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.32, 14,512.96 and 2,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.32, 14,512.96 and 2,655.36 is: 3,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.32 : 14,512.96 = 2,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.32/14,512.96 = 2,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.32x = 14,512.96 × 2,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.32x = 38,537,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537,133.47/9,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.03

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