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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.36, 14,618.44 and 2,726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.36, 14,618.44 and 2,726.94 is: 4,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.36 : 14,618.44 = 2,726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.36/14,618.44 = 2,726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.36x = 14,618.44 × 2,726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.36x = 39,863,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,557.36/9,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.68

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