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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.88, 14,433.36 and 2,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.88, 14,433.36 and 2,696.92 is: 4,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.88 : 14,433.36 = 2,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.88/14,433.36 = 2,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.88x = 14,433.36 × 2,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.88x = 38,925,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925,531.60/9,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.52

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