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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.56, 14,526.52 and 2,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.56, 14,526.52 and 2,759.06 is: 4,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.56 : 14,526.52 = 2,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.56/14,526.52 = 2,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.56x = 14,526.52 × 2,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.56x = 40,079,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079,540.27/9,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.50

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