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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.44, 14,573.39 and 2,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.44, 14,573.39 and 2,695.73 is: 4,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.44 : 14,573.39 = 2,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.44/14,573.39 = 2,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.44x = 14,573.39 × 2,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.44x = 39,285,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285,838.28/9,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.82

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