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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.91, 14,535.15 and 2,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.91, 14,535.15 and 2,670.03 is: 4,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.91 : 14,535.15 = 2,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.91/14,535.15 = 2,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.91x = 14,535.15 × 2,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.91x = 38,809,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809,286.55/9,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.12

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