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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.31, 14,530.90 and 2,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.31, 14,530.90 and 2,761.19 is: 4,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.31 : 14,530.90 = 2,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.31/14,530.90 = 2,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.31x = 14,530.90 × 2,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.31x = 40,122,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122,575.77/9,688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.34

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