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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.76, 14,397.46 and 2,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.76, 14,397.46 and 2,672.26 is: 4,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.76 : 14,397.46 = 2,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.76/14,397.46 = 2,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.76x = 14,397.46 × 2,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.76x = 38,473,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,756.46/9,597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.62

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