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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.93, 14,569.74 and 2,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.93, 14,569.74 and 2,693.28 is: 4,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.93 : 14,569.74 = 2,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.93/14,569.74 = 2,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.93x = 14,569.74 × 2,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.93x = 39,240,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,389.35/9,714.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.18

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