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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.52, 14,433.76 and 2,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.52, 14,433.76 and 2,601.77 is: 3,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.52 : 14,433.76 = 2,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.52/14,433.76 = 2,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.52x = 14,433.76 × 2,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.52x = 37,553,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,553,251.59/9,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.05

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