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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.04, 14,428.98 and 2,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.04, 14,428.98 and 2,695.08 is: 4,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.04 : 14,428.98 = 2,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.04/14,428.98 = 2,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.04x = 14,428.98 × 2,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.04x = 38,887,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887,255.42/9,620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.32

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