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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,718.44, 14,574.88 and 2,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,718.44, 14,574.88 and 2,696.73 is: 4,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,718.44 : 14,574.88 = 2,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,718.44/14,574.88 = 2,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,718.44x = 14,574.88 × 2,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,718.44x = 39,304,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304,516.14/9,718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.32

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