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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.64, 14,418.39 and 2,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.64, 14,418.39 and 2,685.14 is: 4,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.64 : 14,418.39 = 2,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.64/14,418.39 = 2,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.64x = 14,418.39 × 2,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.64x = 38,715,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715,431.77/9,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.39

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