Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.50, 14,402.25 and 2,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,601.50, 14,402.25 and 2,676 is: 4,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,601.50 : 14,402.25 = 2,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,601.50/14,402.25 = 2,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,601.50x = 14,402.25 × 2,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,601.50x = 38,540,421 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,540,421/9,601.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,014
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