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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.28, 14,573.79 and 2,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.28, 14,573.79 and 2,695.73 is: 4,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.28 : 14,573.79 = 2,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.28/14,573.79 = 2,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.28x = 14,573.79 × 2,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.28x = 39,286,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,286,930.05/9,715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.83

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