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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.10, 14,623.07 and 2,728.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.10, 14,623.07 and 2,728.11 is: 4,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.10 : 14,623.07 = 2,728.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.10/14,623.07 = 2,728.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.10x = 14,623.07 × 2,728.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.10x = 39,893,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893,343.50/9,748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.42

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