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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.31, 14,523.60 and 2,756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.31, 14,523.60 and 2,756.81 is: 4,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.31 : 14,523.60 = 2,756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.31/14,523.60 = 2,756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.31x = 14,523.60 × 2,756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.31x = 40,038,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,038,805.72/9,682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.25

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