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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,756.40, 14,631.96 and 2,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,756.40, 14,631.96 and 2,736 is: 4,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,756.40 : 14,631.96 = 2,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,756.40/14,631.96 = 2,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,756.40x = 14,631.96 × 2,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,756.40x = 40,033,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033,042.56/9,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.26

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