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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.23, 14,533.28 and 2,761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.23, 14,533.28 and 2,761.73 is: 4,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.23 : 14,533.28 = 2,761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.23/14,533.28 = 2,761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.23x = 14,533.28 × 2,761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.23x = 40,136,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136,995.37/9,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.29

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