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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.82, 14,572.23 and 2,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.82, 14,572.23 and 2,695.11 is: 4,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.82 : 14,572.23 = 2,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.82/14,572.23 = 2,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.82x = 14,572.23 × 2,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.82x = 39,273,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,762.80/9,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.83

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