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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.26, 14,407.62 and 2,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.26, 14,407.62 and 2,679.76 is: 4,019.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.26 : 14,407.62 = 2,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.26/14,407.62 = 2,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.26x = 14,407.62 × 2,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.26x = 38,608,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,963.77/9,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.56

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