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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,693.03, 14,536.94 and 2,671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,693.03, 14,536.94 and 2,671.37 is: 4,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,693.03 : 14,536.94 = 2,671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,693.03/14,536.94 = 2,671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,693.03x = 14,536.94 × 2,671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,693.03x = 38,833,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833,459.37/9,693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.33

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