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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.06, 14,432.50 and 2,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.06, 14,432.50 and 2,694.50 is: 4,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.06 : 14,432.50 = 2,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.06/14,432.50 = 2,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.06x = 14,432.50 × 2,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.06x = 38,888,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888,371.25/9,620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.43

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