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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.63, 14,431.49 and 2,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.63, 14,431.49 and 2,695.67 is: 4,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.63 : 14,431.49 = 2,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.63/14,431.49 = 2,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.63x = 14,431.49 × 2,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.63x = 38,902,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,902,449.01/9,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.65

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