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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.33, 14,534.95 and 2,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.33, 14,534.95 and 2,762.83 is: 4,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.33 : 14,534.95 = 2,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.33/14,534.95 = 2,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.33x = 14,534.95 × 2,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.33x = 40,157,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157,595.91/9,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.95

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