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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.26, 14,421.96 and 2,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.26, 14,421.96 and 2,688.76 is: 4,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.26 : 14,421.96 = 2,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.26/14,421.96 = 2,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.26x = 14,421.96 × 2,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.26x = 38,777,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777,189.17/9,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.30

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