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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.77, 14,522.36 and 2,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.77, 14,522.36 and 2,756.27 is: 4,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.77 : 14,522.36 = 2,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.77/14,522.36 = 2,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.77x = 14,522.36 × 2,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.77x = 40,027,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,567.72/9,681.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.32

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