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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.35, 14,624.95 and 2,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.35, 14,624.95 and 2,729.36 is: 4,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.35 : 14,624.95 = 2,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.35/14,624.95 = 2,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.35x = 14,624.95 × 2,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.35x = 39,916,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,753.53/9,749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.30

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