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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.91, 14,618.13 and 2,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.91, 14,618.13 and 2,724.97 is: 4,087.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.91 : 14,618.13 = 2,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.91/14,618.13 = 2,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.91x = 14,618.13 × 2,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.91x = 39,833,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833,892.62/9,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.66

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