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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.84, 14,419.26 and 2,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.84, 14,419.26 and 2,687.34 is: 4,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.84 : 14,419.26 = 2,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.84/14,419.26 = 2,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.84x = 14,419.26 × 2,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.84x = 38,749,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749,454.17/9,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.01

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