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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.70, 14,515.04 and 2,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.70, 14,515.04 and 2,751.20 is: 4,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.70 : 14,515.04 = 2,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.70/14,515.04 = 2,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.70x = 14,515.04 × 2,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.70x = 39,933,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,691.72/9,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.79

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