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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.03, 14,407.52 and 2,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.03, 14,407.52 and 2,679.53 is: 4,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.03 : 14,407.52 = 2,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.03/14,407.52 = 2,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.03x = 14,407.52 × 2,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.03x = 38,605,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605,296.63/9,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.28

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