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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.60, 14,624.40 and 2,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.60, 14,624.40 and 2,729.60 is: 4,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.60 : 14,624.40 = 2,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.60/14,624.40 = 2,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.60x = 14,624.40 × 2,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.60x = 39,918,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918,762.24/9,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.40

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