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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,721.66, 14,584.66 and 2,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,721.66, 14,584.66 and 2,795.62 is: 4,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,721.66 : 14,584.66 = 2,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,721.66/14,584.66 = 2,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,721.66x = 14,584.66 × 2,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,721.66x = 40,773,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,167.19/9,721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.05

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