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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.85, 14,412.70 and 2,681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.85, 14,412.70 and 2,681.35 is: 4,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.85 : 14,412.70 = 2,681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.85/14,412.70 = 2,681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.85x = 14,412.70 × 2,681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.85x = 38,645,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645,450.41/9,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.70

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