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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.28, 14,579.80 and 2,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.28, 14,579.80 and 2,699.72 is: 4,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.28 : 14,579.80 = 2,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.28/14,579.80 = 2,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.28x = 14,579.80 × 2,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.28x = 39,361,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361,377.66/9,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.82

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