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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.07, 14,568.83 and 2,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.07, 14,568.83 and 2,692 is: 4,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.07 : 14,568.83 = 2,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.07/14,568.83 = 2,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.07x = 14,568.83 × 2,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.07x = 39,219,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,219,290.36/9,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.20

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