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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,745.98, 14,619.89 and 2,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,745.98, 14,619.89 and 2,725.99 is: 4,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,745.98 : 14,619.89 = 2,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,745.98/14,619.89 = 2,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,745.98x = 14,619.89 × 2,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,745.98x = 39,853,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853,623.76/9,745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.24

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