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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.41, 14,592.67 and 2,708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.41, 14,592.67 and 2,708.69 is: 4,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.41 : 14,592.67 = 2,708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.41/14,592.67 = 2,708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.41x = 14,592.67 × 2,708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.41x = 39,527,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,527,049.01/9,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.63

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