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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.33, 14,564.48 and 2,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.33, 14,564.48 and 2,691.96 is: 4,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.33 : 14,564.48 = 2,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.33/14,564.48 = 2,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.33x = 14,564.48 × 2,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.33x = 39,206,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206,984.12/9,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.24

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