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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.83, 14,587.53 and 2,706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.83, 14,587.53 and 2,706.37 is: 4,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.83 : 14,587.53 = 2,706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.83/14,587.53 = 2,706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.83x = 14,587.53 × 2,706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.83x = 39,479,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479,253.57/9,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.22

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