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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.18, 14,540.93 and 2,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.18, 14,540.93 and 2,673.46 is: 4,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.18 : 14,540.93 = 2,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.18/14,540.93 = 2,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.18x = 14,540.93 × 2,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.18x = 38,874,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874,594.72/9,695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.68

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