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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.49, 14,539.03 and 2,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.49, 14,539.03 and 2,672.62 is: 4,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.49 : 14,539.03 = 2,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.49/14,539.03 = 2,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.49x = 14,539.03 × 2,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.49x = 38,857,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,857,302.36/9,692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.01

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