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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.26, 14,532.38 and 2,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.26, 14,532.38 and 2,762.76 is: 4,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.26 : 14,532.38 = 2,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.26/14,532.38 = 2,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.26x = 14,532.38 × 2,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.26x = 40,149,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149,478.17/9,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.14

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