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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.28, 14,409.98 and 2,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.28, 14,409.98 and 2,680.76 is: 4,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.28 : 14,409.98 = 2,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.28/14,409.98 = 2,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.28x = 14,409.98 × 2,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.28x = 38,629,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,629,697.98/9,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.30

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