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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.83, 14,517.68 and 2,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.83, 14,517.68 and 2,751.33 is: 4,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.83 : 14,517.68 = 2,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.83/14,517.68 = 2,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.83x = 14,517.68 × 2,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.83x = 39,942,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,969.20/9,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.69

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