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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.73, 14,402.57 and 2,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.73, 14,402.57 and 2,676.23 is: 4,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.73 : 14,402.57 = 2,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.73/14,402.57 = 2,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.73x = 14,402.57 × 2,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.73x = 38,544,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544,578.60/9,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.34

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