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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.62, 14,567.73 and 2,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.62, 14,567.73 and 2,691.69 is: 4,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.62 : 14,567.73 = 2,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.62/14,567.73 = 2,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.62x = 14,567.73 × 2,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.62x = 39,211,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211,813.16/9,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.62

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