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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.50, 14,531.39 and 2,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.50, 14,531.39 and 2,762 is: 4,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.50 : 14,531.39 = 2,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.50/14,531.39 = 2,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.50x = 14,531.39 × 2,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.50x = 40,135,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,685.37/9,687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.04

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