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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.76, 14,416.98 and 2,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.76, 14,416.98 and 2,685.28 is: 4,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.76 : 14,416.98 = 2,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.76/14,416.98 = 2,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.76x = 14,416.98 × 2,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.76x = 38,713,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713,628.05/9,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.15

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