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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.88, 14,430.35 and 2,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.88, 14,430.35 and 2,694.92 is: 4,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.88 : 14,430.35 = 2,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.88/14,430.35 = 2,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.88x = 14,430.35 × 2,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.88x = 38,888,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888,573.41/9,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.52

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