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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,690, 14,537.28 and 2,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,690, 14,537.28 and 2,764.32 is: 4,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,690 : 14,537.28 = 2,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,690/14,537.28 = 2,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,690x = 14,537.28 × 2,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,690x = 40,185,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185,693.85/9,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.13

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