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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.37, 14,551.52 and 2,681.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.37, 14,551.52 and 2,681.43 is: 4,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.37 : 14,551.52 = 2,681.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.37/14,551.52 = 2,681.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.37x = 14,551.52 × 2,681.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.37x = 39,018,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018,877.85/9,701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.00

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