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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.04, 14,401.68 and 2,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.04, 14,401.68 and 2,675.12 is: 4,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.04 : 14,401.68 = 2,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.04/14,401.68 = 2,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.04x = 14,401.68 × 2,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.04x = 38,526,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,222.20/9,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.71

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