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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.68, 14,410.80 and 2,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.68, 14,410.80 and 2,682.72 is: 4,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.68 : 14,410.80 = 2,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.68/14,410.80 = 2,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.68x = 14,410.80 × 2,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.68x = 38,660,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,660,141.38/9,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.88

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