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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.50, 14,406.76 and 2,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.50, 14,406.76 and 2,308.50 is: 3,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.50 : 14,406.76 = 2,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.50/14,406.76 = 2,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.50x = 14,406.76 × 2,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.50x = 33,258,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258,005.46/9,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.75

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