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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.94, 14,550.75 and 2,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.94, 14,550.75 and 2,679.96 is: 4,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.94 : 14,550.75 = 2,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.94/14,550.75 = 2,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.94x = 14,550.75 × 2,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.94x = 38,995,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995,427.97/9,699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.17

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