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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,608.63, 14,415.37 and 2,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,608.63, 14,415.37 and 2,683.13 is: 4,025.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,608.63 : 14,415.37 = 2,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,608.63/14,415.37 = 2,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,608.63x = 14,415.37 × 2,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,608.63x = 38,678,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,232.92/9,608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.37

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