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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.43, 14,559.99 and 2,686.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.43, 14,559.99 and 2,686.77 is: 4,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.43 : 14,559.99 = 2,686.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.43/14,559.99 = 2,686.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.43x = 14,559.99 × 2,686.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.43x = 39,119,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119,344.33/9,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.42

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