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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610, 14,415.95 and 2,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610, 14,415.95 and 2,684.50 is: 4,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610 : 14,415.95 = 2,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610/14,415.95 = 2,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610x = 14,415.95 × 2,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610x = 38,699,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699,604.35/9,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.01

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