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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601, 14,402.33 and 2,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601, 14,402.33 and 2,675.50 is: 4,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601 : 14,402.33 = 2,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601/14,402.33 = 2,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601x = 14,402.33 × 2,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601x = 38,533,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533,433.92/9,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.48

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