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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.20, 14,575.80 and 2,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.20, 14,575.80 and 2,697.20 is: 4,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.20 : 14,575.80 = 2,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.20/14,575.80 = 2,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.20x = 14,575.80 × 2,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.20x = 39,313,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,847.76/9,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.80

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