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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.28, 14,430.12 and 2,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.28, 14,430.12 and 2,694.76 is: 4,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.28 : 14,430.12 = 2,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.28/14,430.12 = 2,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.28x = 14,430.12 × 2,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.28x = 38,885,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,710.17/9,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.06

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