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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.90, 14,524.04 and 2,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.90, 14,524.04 and 2,757.40 is: 4,136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.90 : 14,524.04 = 2,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.90/14,524.04 = 2,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.90x = 14,524.04 × 2,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.90x = 40,048,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,048,558.48/9,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.01

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