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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,721.80, 14,583.74 and 2,701.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,721.80, 14,583.74 and 2,701.85 is: 4,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,721.80 : 14,583.74 = 2,701.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,721.80/14,583.74 = 2,701.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,721.80x = 14,583.74 × 2,701.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,721.80x = 39,402,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,991.49/9,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.06

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