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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.31, 14,529.40 and 2,760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.31, 14,529.40 and 2,760.19 is: 4,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.31 : 14,529.40 = 2,760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.31/14,529.40 = 2,760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.31x = 14,529.40 × 2,760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.31x = 40,103,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103,904.59/9,687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.84

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