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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.33, 14,533.45 and 2,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.33, 14,533.45 and 2,761.83 is: 4,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.33 : 14,533.45 = 2,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.33/14,533.45 = 2,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.33x = 14,533.45 × 2,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.33x = 40,138,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138,965.81/9,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.45

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