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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.83, 14,589.03 and 2,707.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.83, 14,589.03 and 2,707.37 is: 4,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.83 : 14,589.03 = 2,707.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.83/14,589.03 = 2,707.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.83x = 14,589.03 × 2,707.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.83x = 39,497,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497,902.15/9,726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.72

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