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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.49, 14,543.23 and 2,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.49, 14,543.23 and 2,675.55 is: 4,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.49 : 14,543.23 = 2,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.49/14,543.23 = 2,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.49x = 14,543.23 × 2,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.49x = 38,911,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,139.03/9,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.32

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