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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.22, 14,541.32 and 2,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.22, 14,541.32 and 2,768.72 is: 4,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.22 : 14,541.32 = 2,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.22/14,541.32 = 2,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.22x = 14,541.32 × 2,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.22x = 40,260,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260,777.73/9,694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.07

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