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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.78, 14,403.84 and 2,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.78, 14,403.84 and 2,676.28 is: 4,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.78 : 14,403.84 = 2,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.78/14,403.84 = 2,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.78x = 14,403.84 × 2,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.78x = 38,548,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,708.92/9,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.75

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