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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.34, 14,623.96 and 2,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.34, 14,623.96 and 2,729.60 is: 4,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.34 : 14,623.96 = 2,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.34/14,623.96 = 2,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.34x = 14,623.96 × 2,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.34x = 39,917,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917,561.22/9,750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.97

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