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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.40, 14,617.38 and 2,724.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.40, 14,617.38 and 2,724.46 is: 4,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.40 : 14,617.38 = 2,724.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.40/14,617.38 = 2,724.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.40x = 14,617.38 × 2,724.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.40x = 39,824,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824,507.69/9,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.91

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