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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.50, 14,562.76 and 2,412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.50, 14,562.76 and 2,412.50 is: 3,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.50 : 14,562.76 = 2,412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.50/14,562.76 = 2,412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.50x = 14,562.76 × 2,412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.50x = 35,132,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132,658.50/9,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.75

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