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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.76, 14,407.96 and 2,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.76, 14,407.96 and 2,679.26 is: 4,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.76 : 14,407.96 = 2,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.76/14,407.96 = 2,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.76x = 14,407.96 × 2,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.76x = 38,602,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,670.91/9,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.12

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