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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.64, 14,432.97 and 2,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.64, 14,432.97 and 2,696.68 is: 4,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.64 : 14,432.97 = 2,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.64/14,432.97 = 2,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.64x = 14,432.97 × 2,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.64x = 38,921,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921,101.54/9,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.16

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