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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.93, 14,560.74 and 2,687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.93, 14,560.74 and 2,687.27 is: 4,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.93 : 14,560.74 = 2,687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.93/14,560.74 = 2,687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.93x = 14,560.74 × 2,687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.93x = 39,128,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,566.98/9,708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.16

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