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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,696.84, 14,545.25 and 2,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,696.84, 14,545.25 and 2,771.34 is: 4,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,696.84 : 14,545.25 = 2,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,696.84/14,545.25 = 2,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,696.84x = 14,545.25 × 2,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,696.84x = 40,309,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,309,833.14/9,696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.01

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