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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.43, 14,558.49 and 2,685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.43, 14,558.49 and 2,685.77 is: 4,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.43 : 14,558.49 = 2,685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.43/14,558.49 = 2,685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.43x = 14,558.49 × 2,685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.43x = 39,100,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100,682.89/9,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.91

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