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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697, 14,546.04 and 2,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697, 14,546.04 and 2,772.04 is: 4,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697 : 14,546.04 = 2,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697/14,546.04 = 2,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697x = 14,546.04 × 2,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697x = 40,322,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322,204.72/9,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.21

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