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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.67, 14,553.42 and 2,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.67, 14,553.42 and 2,681.40 is: 4,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.67 : 14,553.42 = 2,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.67/14,553.42 = 2,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.67x = 14,553.42 × 2,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.67x = 39,023,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023,599.99/9,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.36

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