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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,745.65, 14,617.56 and 2,726.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,745.65, 14,617.56 and 2,726.29 is: 4,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,745.65 : 14,617.56 = 2,726.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,745.65/14,617.56 = 2,726.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,745.65x = 14,617.56 × 2,726.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,745.65x = 39,851,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,744.20/9,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.18

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