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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.56, 14,580.88 and 2,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.56, 14,580.88 and 2,701.14 is: 4,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.56 : 14,580.88 = 2,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.56/14,580.88 = 2,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.56x = 14,580.88 × 2,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.56x = 39,384,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384,998.20/9,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.72

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