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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601, 14,402.30 and 2,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601, 14,402.30 and 2,675.56 is: 4,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601 : 14,402.30 = 2,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601/14,402.30 = 2,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601x = 14,402.30 × 2,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601x = 38,534,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534,217.79/9,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.56

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