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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.63, 14,416.87 and 2,684.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.63, 14,416.87 and 2,684.13 is: 4,026.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.63 : 14,416.87 = 2,684.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.63/14,416.87 = 2,684.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.63x = 14,416.87 × 2,684.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.63x = 38,696,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696,753.27/9,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.87

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