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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.33, 14,588.28 and 2,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.33, 14,588.28 and 2,706.87 is: 4,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.33 : 14,588.28 = 2,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.33/14,588.28 = 2,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.33x = 14,588.28 × 2,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.33x = 39,488,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,577.48/9,726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.97

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