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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.96, 14,517.60 and 2,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.96, 14,517.60 and 2,752 is: 4,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.96 : 14,517.60 = 2,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.96/14,517.60 = 2,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.96x = 14,517.60 × 2,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.96x = 39,952,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,952,435.20/9,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.61

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