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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.43, 14,637.66 and 2,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.43, 14,637.66 and 2,738.71 is: 4,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.43 : 14,637.66 = 2,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.43/14,637.66 = 2,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.43x = 14,637.66 × 2,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.43x = 40,088,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088,305.82/9,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.65

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