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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.89, 14,521.51 and 2,756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.89, 14,521.51 and 2,756.77 is: 4,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.89 : 14,521.51 = 2,756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.89/14,521.51 = 2,756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.89x = 14,521.51 × 2,756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.89x = 40,032,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032,430.26/9,683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.92

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