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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.56, 14,399.84 and 3,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.56, 14,399.84 and 3,026.56 is: 4,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.56 : 14,399.84 = 3,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.56/14,399.84 = 3,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.56x = 14,399.84 × 3,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.56x = 43,581,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,581,979.75/9,600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.52

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