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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.07, 14,431.91 and 2,602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.07, 14,431.91 and 2,602.65 is: 3,903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.07 : 14,431.91 = 2,602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.07/14,431.91 = 2,602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.07x = 14,431.91 × 2,602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.07x = 37,561,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,561,197.55/9,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.65

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