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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.70, 14,432.55 and 2,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.70, 14,432.55 and 2,695.30 is: 4,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.70 : 14,432.55 = 2,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.70/14,432.55 = 2,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.70x = 14,432.55 × 2,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.70x = 38,900,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,900,052.02/9,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.95

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