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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.82, 14,570.73 and 2,694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.82, 14,570.73 and 2,694.11 is: 4,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.82 : 14,570.73 = 2,694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.82/14,570.73 = 2,694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.82x = 14,570.73 × 2,694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.82x = 39,255,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,076.55/9,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.33

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