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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.76, 14,550.85 and 2,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.76, 14,550.85 and 2,681.20 is: 4,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.76 : 14,550.85 = 2,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.76/14,550.85 = 2,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.76x = 14,550.85 × 2,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.76x = 39,013,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,013,739.02/9,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.72

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