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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.50, 14,532.89 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.50, 14,532.89 and 2,763 is: 4,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.50 : 14,532.89 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.50/14,532.89 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.50x = 14,532.89 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.50x = 40,154,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154,361.26/9,688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.54

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