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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.25, 14,575.91 and 2,697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.25, 14,575.91 and 2,697.81 is: 4,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.25 : 14,575.91 = 2,697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.25/14,575.91 = 2,697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.25x = 14,575.91 × 2,697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.25x = 39,323,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,035.76/9,717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.72

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