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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.53, 14,531.65 and 2,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.53, 14,531.65 and 2,668.08 is: 4,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.53 : 14,531.65 = 2,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.53/14,531.65 = 2,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.53x = 14,531.65 × 2,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.53x = 38,771,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,627.72/9,687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.22

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