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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.46, 14,526.38 and 2,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.46, 14,526.38 and 2,758.96 is: 4,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.46 : 14,526.38 = 2,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.46/14,526.38 = 2,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.46x = 14,526.38 × 2,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.46x = 40,077,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,077,701.36/9,684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.35

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