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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.55, 14,577.37 and 2,697.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.55, 14,577.37 and 2,697.59 is: 4,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.55 : 14,577.37 = 2,697.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.55/14,577.37 = 2,697.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.55x = 14,577.37 × 2,697.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.55x = 39,323,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,790.49/9,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.68

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