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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.64, 14,533.07 and 2,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.64, 14,533.07 and 2,668.71 is: 4,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.64 : 14,533.07 = 2,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.64/14,533.07 = 2,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.64x = 14,533.07 × 2,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.64x = 38,784,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,784,544.10/9,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.10

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