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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.25, 14,435.43 and 2,698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.25, 14,435.43 and 2,698.29 is: 4,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.25 : 14,435.43 = 2,698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.25/14,435.43 = 2,698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.25x = 14,435.43 × 2,698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.25x = 38,950,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,976.41/9,623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.59

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