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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.56, 14,424.24 and 2,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.56, 14,424.24 and 2,689 is: 4,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.56 : 14,424.24 = 2,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.56/14,424.24 = 2,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.56x = 14,424.24 × 2,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.56x = 38,786,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786,781.36/9,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.17

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