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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697.97, 14,547.26 and 2,678.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697.97, 14,547.26 and 2,678.51 is: 4,017.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697.97 : 14,547.26 = 2,678.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697.97/14,547.26 = 2,678.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697.97x = 14,547.26 × 2,678.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697.97x = 38,964,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964,981.38/9,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.85

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