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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.93, 14,562.24 and 2,688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.93, 14,562.24 and 2,688.27 is: 4,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.93 : 14,562.24 = 2,688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.93/14,562.24 = 2,688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.93x = 14,562.24 × 2,688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.93x = 39,147,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,147,232.92/9,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.67

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