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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.34, 14,577.78 and 2,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.34, 14,577.78 and 2,699.88 is: 4,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.34 : 14,577.78 = 2,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.34/14,577.78 = 2,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.34x = 14,577.78 × 2,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.34x = 39,358,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,358,256.67/9,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.48

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