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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.67, 14,590.01 and 3,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.67, 14,590.01 and 3,063.76 is: 4,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.67 : 14,590.01 = 3,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.67/14,590.01 = 3,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.67x = 14,590.01 × 3,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.67x = 44,700,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,289.04/9,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.64

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