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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,685.07, 14,525.71 and 2,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,685.07, 14,525.71 and 2,663.28 is: 3,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,685.07 : 14,525.71 = 2,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,685.07/14,525.71 = 2,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,685.07x = 14,525.71 × 2,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,685.07x = 38,686,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,032.93/9,685.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.40

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