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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.68, 14,429.90 and 2,600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.68, 14,429.90 and 2,600.36 is: 3,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.68 : 14,429.90 = 2,600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.68/14,429.90 = 2,600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.68x = 14,429.90 × 2,600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.68x = 37,522,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522,934.76/9,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.24

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